Monday (06/01) — Finals for Periods 5 & 6 (Seniors only) (Finals Bell Schedule) Tuesday (06/02) — Finals for Periods 1 & 2 (Finals Bell Schedule) Wednesday (06/03) — Finals for Periods 3 & 4 (Finals Bell Schedule) Thursday (06/04) — Finals for Periods 5 & 6 (Finals Bell Schedule) Thursday (06/04) — Last Day of School Thursday (06/04) — Flex Graduation Friday (06/05) — TCP Graduation Wednesday (06/10) - Friday (07/03) — Summer School
NEW & TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION
Final Exam Schedule Finals will begin on Monday, June 1, for seniors with a fifth or sixth period class. Finals will begin on Tuesday, June 2, for ninth through eleventh grade students. Please be sure to review the final exams bell schedule
for the Spring 2026 semester.
Medication Reminder If you have medication or medical supplies on file in the office, they need to be taken home by June 5, or they will be discarded. Thank You.
Student Lockers All lockers must be cleared out by Thursday, June 4. Please leave your locker door open with the lock attached and locked on the outside. Anything left in the lockers after June 4 will be thrown away or donated.
Textbook Returns If you have textbooks in your locker, at home, or in your backpack that you are no longer using in class, come by the Library to check them back in starting on Tuesday, May 26.
Chromebook Returns Students who checked out a Chromebook can drop them off during normal school hours during finals week by Thursday, June 4. Don’t forget to bring the charger!
Uniform Returns If you are an athlete, and still have your uniform, please return it as soon as possible. You will be charged for your uniform if it is not returned!
Lost and Found All items in the lost and found will be donated to a local charity on Monday, June 8. Please check the lost and found for items you may be missing before it's too late.
SENIORS
Senior Events: Finals: Finals will be Monday, June 1 (Periods 5 & 6), Tuesday, June 2 (Periods 1 & 2), and Wednesday, June 3 (periods 3 & 4).
Graduation Practice: Flex — Tuesday, June 2, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Begin in the theater and then move to the athletic field following lunch. TCP — Wednesday, June 3, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Begin in the theater and then move to the athletic field following lunch.
Graduation: Flex — Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. TCP — Friday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Grad Night: DATE: 6/7/2025 to 6/8/2025 PART 1: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Graduates will board buses at ECHS on Sunday, June 7, at 9:00 a.m. and be transported up to Disney's Anaheim Resort to enjoy all that the parks have to offer. PART 2: 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. DCA will be transformed into an outdoor graduation festival with music and dancing in almost every corner. PART 3: 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Graduates will be bused back to ECHS on June 8 where the PVO will provide breakfast, much-needed coffee, and gifts. Many teachers will stop by for a last-minute yearbook signing and final farewell!
Important Reminders:
You will get your cap, gown and tassel at grad practice.
Students must complete their Senior Survey (completed in English class or with Mentor Teacher) prior to receiving their cap and gown.
Students are not to decorate their cap.
Students are not to wear a lei or stole other than those issued by the school or military during the ceremony (they are welcome to wear additional ones afterward for pictures).
ACADEMIC & STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
New Computer Science Principles Course Are you going to be a junior or senior next year? Are Interested in creating your own video games? There are still spots available for next year's new course, Computer Science Principles. In this class students will learn the fundamentals of programming, problem-solving, and data security by designing and building their very own games. No matter your experience level, this class gives you the tools to innovate, create value for others, and understand the tech that connects our world. If you would like to sign up for this class next year, complete this form so that your Academic Advisor can add it to your schedule for next year. If you have questions about the class, reach out to Mr. Dewey at tdewey@amhcs.org.
Proof of Enrollment in Independent Palomar Courses - Due Last Week Did you enroll in a Palomar class for the fall? You may have received an email from Student Services last week reminding you that you need to show proof of enrollment for certain classes (math, TCP electives, etc.). Please be sure to send a screenshot of your enrollment to mmiranda@amhcs.org. Failure to show proof of these courses may result in you automatically being scheduled in an on-campus class. Stop by the Student Services Center in D-201 if you have any questions.
JUNIORS: SAT/ACT Exam Registration Although the UC and CSU schools will be test blind for admission purposes for the class of 2027, some universities have this exam as an admissions requirement and we suggest sitting for one or both of the exams. We suggest taking your first exam spring/summer of your junior year, and then again in the fall of your senior year. You can take a free full-length SAT practice test on Khan Academy (link) or a free full-length ACT practice test (link). Registration for the exams can be found here (SAT- next test is June 6 with a May 22 registration deadline) and here (ACT- next test is July 11 with a June 5 registration deadline). Reach out to your Academic Advisor if you have any questions.
Free CSUSM Summer Workshop for Grades 9-11 CSUSM is offering free, five-day summer workshops on June 22 to 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for high school students covering financial literacy, entrepreneurship, AI & cybersecurity, and supply chain sustainability. It’s a great way for students to gain hands-on experience, meet industry pros, and explore college life! For more details and to register, see this link.
2026 FBI San Diego Teen Academy FBI San Diego is now accepting applications for their 2026 Teen Academy, a free full-day program for rising high school juniors and seniors to get a comprehensive look into today’s FBI. Students will participate in presentations and hands-on activities covering a variety of law enforcement topics such as terrorism, cybercrime, public corruption, polygraph exams, evidence response, SWAT, and the day-to-day operations of a typical FBI office. Students will also hear from special agents, intelligence analysts, language specialists, and professional staff about investigative tactics including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and assisting with cases. To apply, click their application link here. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 5.
College and Career Research over the summer Summer is the perfect time to explore your future plans. Browse these resources to start planning ahead.
California Colleges: Provides students with an all-inclusive guide for their college & career paths at any California or out-of-state colleges.
California Career Zone: Helps students figure out their career interests, skills, and pathways by completing various self-assessments.
PROJECT NEXT
Project Next Career Coaching Ms. Osorio, our Career Coach with Project Next, is here to support students with their next steps after high school. She is available on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesdays through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the ECHS Future Center. Check out the menu of services here, book an appointment here, or email her at tatiana@projectnext.org. Be sure to follow us on Instagram to stay updated on events and opportunities throughout the year at echs_futurecenter.
Ms. Isabella will be the new Financial Aid Coach for the remainder of the year. Ms. Isabella will be here Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
STEAM Conference There will be a FREE Summer STEAM Conference for all students and families! Check out this amazing annual conference hosted at USD on Saturday, July 18! The University of San Diego hosts an annual one-day STEAM Youth and Community Conference to mobilize the community to help provide new pathways for youth to ignite, develop and pursue their STEAM interests, while simultaneously elevating the STEAM literacy, awareness and nurturing potential of the community. There will be interactive STEAM workshops and presentations that are certain to inspire and engage. Check out the website link for more information, and check back in closer to the date for more details regarding the 2026 event.
Self-Defense Class Are you interested in taking a self-defense class? The class is fun, realistic, and practical self-defense training for women and teens ages 12 years old to adults. The training will be held on June 16. Please see the website at www.playitsafedefense.com. We need a minimum of 20 interested people to hold the class. For questions, or to RSVP, email letthekidsexplore1@gmail.com.
Robotics — Mentors Needed Be a Mentor for Team Daedalus (2839)! This is an exciting time for STEM and Career & Technical Education (CTE) in our school, especially with the addition of new computer programming classes to our Classical Education offerings. We are looking ahead to next year with great anticipation as our competitive robotics program, Team 2839 Daedalus, seeks to build on its success and compete at the Southern California District Championships and potentially the World Championships. We are seeking a few passionate and skilled mentors to join our team for the next season. Mentors act as guides, helping students succeed in the annual competition. The students handle all aspects of robot development, including prototyping, designing, manufacturing, assembling, wiring, programming, and testing.
We are looking for expertise in the following areas: Computer Aided Design (CAD), Marketing and Brand Outreach/Grant Development, Computer Programming, Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Fabrication & Assembly (metal and wood) (We can provide training on any specific machinery you don’t know.)
Time Commitment: Fall (Training): Primarily weekday sessions with one or two scrimmage weekends. Spring (Build Season): The main competition season, running from January to April. This typically requires two or three weekdays after school and an eight-hour Saturday schedule. If you are interested in guiding the next generation of engineers and leaders, or know someone who is interested, please contact Mr. Tom Dewey at tdewey@amhcs.org.
WE NEED HAND and POWER Tools, so if you have old tools sitting around, we can use them to help students learn to be handy. We are also looking for electronics to recycle, especially laptops, computers, monitors, TVs and electronics other than ink printers which cost money to recycle. If you have anything to give, please either leave them at the front desk at ECHS, by the robotics lab or email tdewey@amhcs.org. Thank you!
Please consider a donation to these hard-working students. Your donation is tax-deductible, and can be made using this Paypal link.
We are updating our social media: Find our latest videos on Instagram here. Find our history website here.
Community Service Opportunity Heritage Elementary's ELO-Program is looking for high school volunteers. Volunteers will help students with homework as well as aiding teachers in a variety of classes such as coding, 3d printing, art, dance and more! If you are interested in helping our youngest White Tigers and earning community service hours, please click on this link.
ATHLETICS
Cross Country We are so excited for the upcoming 2026 Cross Country Season. Try outs will be held on Thursday, August 6 and Friday, August 7. Interested athletes will be invited to practice once a week over the summer with Coach Class and Coach Catlett. No prior running experience is required; the summer will help prepare you for tryouts. If you are interested, please fill out the interest form. Coach Class and Coach Catlett will send out summer practice and workout information as it gets closer. Practices will be held on Friday mornings beginning on June 26. If you have any questions email Coach Catlett at acatlett@amhcs.org
ECHS Athletics Please check our athletics website for the latest updates! You may also contact our athletic department at echsathletics@amhcs.org, if you have any questions. We look forward to sharing with you as we Play As One!
Athletics Physical Form This form
needs to be completed before trying out for any ECHS sport. It should be uploaded to your Student Management Portal. This can be found on our athletics website
under “Athletics Dept & Forms” and then after selecting “Clearance Forms”.
ISPE If you are enrolled in ISPE this year, please click on the link that correlates to your program TCP
or CLP
to input your hours. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Mallie at mgreen@amhcs.org.
Co-Curricular Eligibility Policy The ECHS Co-Curricular Eligibility Policy has been recently updated. To review the policy, click HERE.
OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF OUR STUDENTS THROUGH A RIGOROUS CORE CURRICULUM WITH A PERSPECTIVE THAT CHERISHES TIMELESS VIRTUES AND THE AMERICAN SPIRIT.
