El Cajon Valley High School
| El Cajon Valley High School | |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Be someone, go somewhere that you would like to visit" |
| Established | 1955 |
| Type | Public comprehensive secondary |
| Principal | Erin Richison |
| Students | 2,400+ (2009-2010 school year) |
| Grades | 9 through 12 |
| Location | 1035 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, California, United States |
| District | Grossmont Union High School District |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Red and light blue |
| Mascot | Bennie Brave |
| Yearbook | Legend |
| Newspaper | Smoke Signal |
| Nickname | Braves |
| Website | El Cajon Valley High School |
El Cajon Valley High School (ECVHS) is a comprehensive public secondary school located in El Cajon, California, which is in the eastern county of San Diego, and serves students in grades nine through twelve. Established in 1955, El Cajon Valley is the third of twelve high schools to be built in the Grossmont Union High School District. ECVHS is the home of the Braves.
El Cajon Valley High school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
El Cajon Valley High School's football team has been known to keep record of around 3-9 on average.
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[edit] Campus
ECVHS is located in El Cajon, an inland valley community approximately 17 miles east of San Diego, California.
[edit] ECV Keys
- Respect : Show regard for your self as well as your family. Speak and act with good purpose. treat others the way they expect to be treated.
- Initiative : Live in "Now." Focus your attention on the present moment. Seize the day.
- Ownership : Be responsible for the action you take. Be accountable for your behavior. Be proud of your accomplishes.
- Commitment : Be dedicated to personal and academic achievement. Preserve in the face of obstacles.
- Resourcefulness : Make the best of what you have, and learn how to get what you need. Be willing to change what you are doing to achieve What you want. Seek the Support you need.
- Balance : Manage your academic, social, and personal needs. Seek eharmony in your life.
- Integrity : Make the right choice when you are alone or with others. Live so that your behavior matches your core values.
- Citizenship : Be an active participant in your family, school, and community. Know that you are a valuable part of something much greater. Go and make a difference.
[edit] Clubs
- El Cajon Valley Players (ECVP)
- Academic League
- Christian Club
- Dance Team
- Freshman Class Offices
- German Club
- Leos Club
- Care Club
- Chaldean Club
- Youth Advisory Board (Y.A.B)
- Filipino Club
- Iron Braves
- Link Crew
- Friday Night Live
- WasteBusters
- ASB
*Club Cristiano
[edit] Students
El Cajon Valley's student body is composed of pupils from the following ethic backgrounds (2004-2005 school year):
- Hispanic or Latino - 30.3%
- White (non Hispanic) - 34.5%
- African American - 9.2%
- Filipino - 1.5%
- Asian - 1.1%
- Pacific Islander - 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native - 0.5%
- Multiple or No Response - 22.2%
[edit] Extracurricular activities
Athletics
El Cajon Valley's athletic teams, the Braves, compete in the Valley League of the Grossmont Conference and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) - San Diego Section.
The school fields teams in the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, boys tennis, girls tennis, track & field, boys volleyball, girls volleyball, boys water polo, girls water polo, and wrestling.
[edit] Traditions
Alma Mater
El Cajon El Cajon
We give praise to you
Red and blue, Red and blue
Stands for the brave and true
We'll fight to defend your holy honor, which is fame
We're proud to uphold your glorious name
El Cajon, El Cajon, home of Main Street
Hail Alma mater, hail
Mission statement
- "El Cajon Valley High School will develop the students’ skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become productive members of society and lifelong learners as well as becoming studnts who are prepped for college and what not."
Philosophy
- "El Cajon Valley High School believes in creating and maintaining a safe, orderly environment in which students can learn. Through a caring staff and strong site leadership, the school’s high expectations are communicated to the students and parents."
[edit] Notable alumni
- Lester Bangs, rock critic and journalist
- Joe Kennedy, former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Toronto Bluejays. 1979-2007.
- Mark Malone, 1976, sportscaster and former National Football League (NFL) quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, and New York Jets
- Glen Morgan, television producer, writer, and film director, often with business partner James Wong
- Jeff Robinson former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
- James Wong, television producer, writer and film director, often with business partner Glen
Eliss DeVeny- Master Pipe Fitter
[edit] See also
Eli DeVeny-Master Pipe Fitter
[edit] References
- Grossmont Union High School District - school mascots and colors
- El Cajon Valley High School - School Accountability Report Card 2004-2005 (PDF)
- El Cajon Valley High School Student Handbook 2005-2006 (PDF)
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges Directory of Accredited Schools 2005-2006 (PDF)
[edit] External links
- El Cajon Valley High School
- Grossmont Union High School District
- El Cajon Valley High School Alumni Home Page
- El Cajon Valley High School Football Alumni Home Page - 50 Years of Braves History
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Coordinates: 32°47′57.5″N 116°56′50.42″W / 32.799306°N 116.9473389°W
