EL CERRITO HIGH COMMUNITY GROUPS

Parents/guardians of African American students collaborate with school staff to ensure the success of all African American students at the school. This group also advises on, reviews, and approves the School Plan for Student Achievement.

This group provides parent support for the ECHS bands, comprised of three concert bands and three jazz ensembles and enrollment of more than 200 students. ECBA coordinates volunteers to support band events and  raises funds for band activities.

This group provides a platform for families and community members to participate in decisions related to English language instruction, and support for students learning English as a second language. This group meets 4-5 times a year.

The IAE works directly with teachers and school administrators to enhance student enrichment and academic achievement, such as by providing grants to teachers for classroom needs. All members of the ECHS community are welcome to join monthly meetings on Zoom. Contact investinginacademicexcellence@gmail.com.

Rincon Latino offers Spanish-speaking families workshops in Spanish throughout the year on topics such as college preparedness, special education, and immigration resources. Meetings take place once monthly in the school library. Contact: Lucero Garcia from the James Morehouse Project (JMP).

The School Site Council is all about student success. We create and recommend to the District our school’s Single Plan for Student Achievement, and work throughout the year on enhancing our students’ academic, social, and emotional experience on campus. The  School Site Council meets monthly.

This organization allows ECHS families to raise essential funds for academic, extracurricular, and athletic activities that the school district does not fully support,  such as college tours for underserved students and a senior-class trip.