El Capitan High School
Encyclopedia
El Capitan High School 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
.
El Capitan High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
(WASC). ECHS is the home of the Vaquero
s.
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
located in Lakeside, California
Lakeside, California
Lakeside is a Census Designated Place in San Diego County, California. The population was 20,648 at the 2010 census, up from 19,560 as of the 2000 census.- History :...
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
Grossmont Union High School District
The Grossmont Union High School District is a public school district located in eastern San Diego County, California, and serves high school, adult school, and Regional Occupational Program students in the cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Santee; and the unincorporated communities of...
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El Capitan High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin. The Western Association of...
(WASC). ECHS is the home of the Vaquero
Cowboy
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s.
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.
Alma Mater
- "Sycamores and mighty mountains,
- Colors Black and Gold.
- These will be our inspirations,
- As our lives unfold.
- Guide us to the understanding,
- Of our fellow man.
- Let us look to new horizons,
- Hail El Capitan!"
Notable alumni
- Jeff ByrdJeff ByrdJeffrey Alan Byrd is a former Major League Baseball pitcher in 1977 for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Texas Rangers:...
, Major League Baseball pitcher - Kevin McCadamKevin McCadamKevin Edward McCadam is an American football safety in the National Football League who is a Free agent. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He graduated from Virginia Tech after playing college football at Grossmont College and Colorado State...
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