El Capitan High School
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| El Capitan High School |
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| Established | 1959 |
| Type | Public comprehensive secondary |
| Principal | Bill Sullivan |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | 10410 Ashwood Street Lakeside, California 92040, USA |
| District | Grossmont Union High School District |
| Colors | Black and gold |
| Mascot | Vaquero |
| Nickname | Vaqueros |
| Website | El Capitan High School |
El Capitan High School (commonly known as El Cap) is a public, comprehensive secondary school located in Lakeside, California and serves students in grades nine through twelve. Opened in 1959, El Capitan is the fifth of twelve high schools to be constructed in the Grossmont Union High School District. ECHS is the home of the Vaqueros.
El Capitan High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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[edit] Traditions
Mission statement
- The staff and administration at El Capitan High School are committed to providing a positive and safe learning environment for all students. Since its opening in 1959, El Capitan has taken great pride in its accomplishments of rigorous academic achievements and extracurricular programs. El Capitan values not only high academic and behavioral standards, but encourages diverse perspective within a framework of respect. The staff will continue to build on past successes to create an educational environment where students can reach their full potential as individuals. It is the goal of the administration, with the support of an outstanding staff, to continue to work on improving relevant curricula, create programs which stress high levels of integrated skills and a mastery of technology, and expand a positive working relationship with our parents, community members, and local client schools.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Jason Phillips, Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher, Toronto Blue Jays
- Jared Abruzzo, catching prospect
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- El Capitan High School - School Accountability Report Card 2003-2004
- El Capitan High School Student Handbook 2006-2007
- Grossmont Union High School District - school mascots and colors
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges Directory of Accredited Schools 2005-2006
[edit] External links
| Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) |
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| Regular: El Cajon Valley • El Capitan • Granite Hills • Grossmont • Monte Vista • Mount Miguel • Santana • Steele Canyon • Valhalla • West Hills Charter: Helix Continuation: Chaparral Middle College: Grossmont Middle College |
