Mrs. Frazier's Weekly Wildcat Words
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Weekly Newsletter
This week, I'd like to highlight one of our math teachers - Mr. Greg Guayante. Mr. Guayante has been nominated for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching - one of the nation's highest honors for K-12 teachers!
Mr. Guayante currently teaches Math 1, Math 3, and AP Calculus to our Wildcat scholars. He has been an educator for over 24 years here in the Oceanside school district. Mr. Guayante continues to work on his craft of teaching by working during the summers as well as the school year with professors from the University of California, San Diego and he is also a Math for America Fellow. Please help me congratulate Mr. Guayante and wish him the best on the next level of this wonderful nomination!!
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day - NO SCHOOL Monday
Dual Enrollment
NCTD Bus Route 313 Concerns re: Student Behavior
As a reminder, for the safety of all passengers riding the bus, we are asking for parent and guardian support as our students resume riding the NCTD bus route 313 home in the afternoons. Please speak to your student regarding appropriate behavior on the bus. NCTD does have a “Rider Code of Conduct” for their public transportation.
Class of 2023 NEWS - Senior Baby Photos for Yearbook
For more Class of 2023 events and information, check out the Class of 2023 page on the El Camino website!
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
More than 80% of qualified students who do not enroll in college cited that its cost and the need for financial aid was a key barrier. Yet, many students never applied for financial aid. Students who fill out FAFSA have 72% higher odds of persisting towards college than their peers who do not file. The window to complete the FAFSA opened on October 1st.
Existing law requires school districts to ensure that 12th grade students complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or, if the pupil is exempt from paying nonresident tuition under existing law, completes and submits a form for purposes of the California Dream Act. This law was created to ensure that students who plan on attending a College or University have adequate access to funding opportunities that may be afforded to the student and their family.
If you have questions about completing the FAFSA, please reach out to our College & Career Center at 760-901-8051 or contact your student's counselor.
FREE COVID-19 Test Kits
We have several COVID test kits available for students. If you would like your student to pick up a FREE test kit, please have your student come by the main office.
Community Resource Guide
2022-23 ECHS Handbook
O'side USD in One Minute
News for the Week...
- FREE Online Tutoring for all students 24/7: Brainfuse Help Now is ready to assist students with live tutors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! This is a FREE online tutoring service funded through the state of California for students of all ages. For immediate access to a live 1:1 tutor, enter as a guest. Or, for more functionality, students can enter through our local library's portal by selecting "Oceanside Public Library Help Now" from the drop down menu. For more information, check out the Brainfuse Help Now website.
- Care Solace: We believe that mental health and personal well-being is a vital part to your student’s success at school. With this in mind, we have partnered with Care Solace to provide an extra layer of support to our entire community. OUSD students and their families can use Care Solace to quickly find verified mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment options matched to their needs, regardless of circumstances. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language. To use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
- Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
- Visit www.caresolace.com/ousd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
- No Outside Food Deliveries: All outside food deliveries to campus are now prohibited. This includes but is not limited to DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates, Direct Vendor delivery or any other outside food service.
About El Camino High School
ECHS Mission
The mission of El Camino High School is to foster an inclusive, challenging environment that creates a clear educational path for all students. Our focus is to create well-rounded, contributing citizens who can value others, think critically, act responsibly, create and collaborate with others, and effectively share their ideas while respecting the ideas of others.
ECHS Vision
Students and staff work together to develop a community where diversity, acceptance, and tradition are respected and our students will graduate as lifelong learners prepared for continuing education or career and for active citizenship in a global and technological-based society.
ECHS Core Values
PERRC Up, Wildcats!
Perseverance
Empathy
Respect
Responsibility
Collaboration
Website: https://www.oside.us/Page/9
Location: 400 Rancho Del Oro Drive, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 901-8000