El Camino High School

Posted: December 14, 2019

My daughter has really loved her experience at El Camino. She really enjoys the community of students and staff, plus the opportunities she’s received to go at her own pace in school. There was a previous review where a student complained about the counselors. That has not been our experience. The counselors have been very caring and professional. They helped us navigate the college class selection at Ventura College each semester. They helped my daughter create a 4 year plan for high school which includes her completing a large number of transferable college classes. But with that said, El Camino is not a perfect fit for every student. For the student who is looking for an early college high school program that is both individualized and rigorous, it’s an amazing opportunity.

Posted: December 14, 2019

Students take classes at Ventura College and with their individual teachers at El Camino high school. The teachers at El Camino work one on one with each student to develop a plan that works for them. There is a minimum requirement of homework a week to meet requirements for credit, as students are doing independent study. This is not a great fit for a student who likes to procrastinate, but for a serious student who wants to improve their skills, it’s a tremendous opportunity to learn and grow.

Posted: December 14, 2019

The teachers are very caring and helpful. My daughter really enjoys her teacher who acts as both a teacher and mentor. She has challenged her to enter writing competitions when she recognized her writing skills. She really raised the bar high and helped my daughter reach new goals. My daughter is a very happy high school student.

Posted: December 14, 2019

The nature of the campus is very open. Students come and meet with their teacher, and leave. Some stay for the clubs and extra curricular activities. Several clubs have helped promote greater compassion and respect in my daughter, namely Amnesty International and Psychology club. She is currently participating in a speech competition about homelessness.

Posted: December 14, 2019

The new principal this year has many great new ideas. With his encouragement, new grants were written and funded. A new engineering class was initiated this semester.

Posted: December 14, 2019

Each student is given a teacher who guides them through their studies. They help them formulate a plan for their education, and the student works at their own pace. But the student needs to be responsible. El Camino is not a great fit for a student who tends to procrastinate, or needs a more structured educational setting. It’s a terrific school for the student who takes their own education seriously and can work independently.

Posted: December 14, 2019

The environment on campus is very caring. My daughter says that when she’s on campus, other students approach her and start conversations. She’s made many new friends. Because of the nature of the independent study, there is very little opportunity for bullying.

Posted: December 13, 2019

I have loved attending El Camino High School for the past three and half years (I am in the first half of my senior year). The teachers care about each and every student they have in their class. The unique environment allows students who need to learn at their own pace to have a comfortable and supportive school structure. The environment also allows students who would like to learn at a faster pace to do so. This school is a great option for students looking for an alternative to the average public school.

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Posted: November 21, 2019

The counselors are completely unorganized and you need to do a lot of reearch before going to this school. Trust me they will find a way to sabatoge your college experience. They are so not in sync with ventura college it amazes me to the point that i left the school. Keep this in mind if your every sending your poor child there because you need to have hours of research under your belt before sending them off. The school will not help you.

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Posted: January 31, 2015

If you are looking at this school because your child has a learning disability or is struggling in school, do not even go to an informational session (because they have a great program and you will want your kid to go there). We did, my daughter was accepted on a provisional basis and was threatened to be kicked more than once for getting lower than a B. We transferred her after two months and have found a program that is much more supportive. Save your child and you the stress and heartache.