1. FRESHMAN PARENT PRESENTATION
Elsinore High School
FRESHMAN PARENT PRESENTATION
CLASS OF 2021

2. Elsinore High School Administration
Ms. Sarah Arredondo: Co-Principal
Ms. Robbin Hamilton: Co-Principal
Mr. Jeremy Cassara: Assistant Principal
Dr. Hector Galicia: Assistant Principal
Mr. Don Nicholson: Athletic Director/Assistant Principal
Dep. Damien Chavez: School Resource Officer

3. Elsinore High School Health Office
Ms. Jennifer Edquist: Registered Nurse
Ms. Wendy Enochs: Health Technician
For your child’s safety, please be sure to report any new medications or changes in their health to our school nurse.

4. Elsinore High School Counselors
Mr. Borrero: Special Programs: Students with IEP’s and in the Freshman Academy
Mrs. George: AVID grades 9-12 and Dual Enrollment
Mrs. Johnson: Grades : A – GOB
Ms. Sanchez: Grades 9-12 : GON-MIR, ELD
Mr. Lymon: Grades 9 – 12 : MOB- Z

5. Elsinore High School Counseling Staff
Office Hours 7:00 – 3:30 Phone #:
Ms. Melissa Kerckhoff: Secretary
Ms. Susie Navarro: Counseling Tech
Ms. Jackie Hernandez: Registrar
Ms. Beecher: College and Career Center

6. Elsinore High School Programs
AVID – Advancement Via Individual Determination.
Advanced Placement Classes - College Credit (16 classes offered)
Dual Enrollment - College classes and credit
AFJROTC
Blended Learning
Peer Counseling/Family Forums

7. Elsinore High School Career and Technical Education
Information Communication Technology
Agriculture
Public Health
Manufacturing and Product Development
Automotive Technology

8. ASB
Ms. Kara Dietsch - Freshman ASB Advisor

9. What is A-G?
The minimum course requirements set forth by the University of California and the Cal State University System to be eligible to apply to their schools.​ ​
A – History​
B – English​
C – Mathematics​
D – Laboratory science​
E – Language other than English​
F -  Visual and performing arts​
G – College preparatory electives​
For in depth information regarding the requirements go to requirements​

10. A-G: Points to Consider
If your plan for your freshman is to attend a four year college after high school, schedule an appointment with your students counselor early in the freshman year.  ​
Direct your questions to the trained professionals only. Counselors!!!!​
Even if you had an older sibling graduate last year, it is better to consult counselors.  The college arena and requirements are changing annually.  Incorrect information could disqualify your student from meeting the requirements.​
A-G requirements must begin in the freshman year. Colleges and universities want 12 or more units completed before the application process begins in October of a students senior year. Students should take a minimum of 4 A-G classes a year.

11. High School Graduation Schedule
ENGLISH 9​
ALGEBRA 1​
BIOLOGY OR AG BIO​
PE​
FINE ART​
HEALTH

12. Four Year College Schedule
​ENGLISH 9 or ADV​
BIOLOGY​
ALGEBRA 1 OR GEOMETRY (If Alg. 1 was passed in 8th grade)​
PE​
FOREIGN LANGUAGE​
FINE ART 

13. Student Eligibility
Students that wish to participate in athletics or school activities:
Must maintain a Grade Point Average of at least 2.0
Cannot “fail” more than one class
Will demonstrate appropriate and respectful behavior

14. Resources
EHS Web Site - School calendar, staff directory, individual teacher information pages, and career center information (
Student Handbook - Coming soon to our EHS website
LEUSD Website -
Infinite campus - Check student attendance, grades, Teacher's (
log-in: Parent ID/student ID#
password: Birthday 8 digit

15. Resources
Naviance – Order transcripts, apply to colleges, check application status.
Career research and assessments, college research and scholarship information
College and Career Preparation: Log-into (log-in: Student ID Password: 8 digit birthday)
Shmoop: Online tutoring (Log-in: Student ID# + EHS Password: Tigers) Ex: Tigers
Remind 101: Teachers Communicate with students: Reminders, Assignments, Tests, etc.
Remind 101 Class of Pertinent information for the class of 2021
Daily Tutoring for All Subjects: Monday – Thursday 2:30 Rm. 221 and
Library until 4pm with teacher help available.

16. Helpful Tips to Support Your Child
USE INFINITE CAMPUS !!!
Wednesday Late Start: 8:30am
Attendance is critical Make sure you student is on campus by 7:15am. If they arrive at 7:30, they are late.
Read each teacher’s syllabus
Remember, summer school is only available in district for Juniors.
Encourage your student to get involved in a club, campus organization, or sport.
Students that are connected to campus activities are typically more successful in their academics.