POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

El Camino College Division of Mathematical Sciences

Dr. Don Goldberg, Dean

Each pre-college student wishing to enroll in a course in this division (Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering) must submit appropriate supporting documents.  The El Camino Application Form and the “11th and 12th Grade Concurrent Enrollment Application" form are available from the Admissions and Records Office and online.  Most students must complete the computer-administered El Camino Mathematics Placement Test at the Assessment Center prior to enrollment.

All students must present the following documentation to be considered for approval:

• Application for Enrollment
• Concurrent Enrollment Form with signature of parent/guardian and signature of a high school principal or counselor
• El Camino College Mathematics Placement Test results or a record showing completion with “C" or better at an accredited college of the pre-requisite course.  (For students seeking enrollment in Trigonometry  [MATH 170], a copy of a high school transcript showing completion of a Geometry course with “C" or better is required, in addition to the Placement Test results.)

Students in grade 10 or lower must submit additional documentation and must obtain the approval of the Dean of the Division.  In most cases, approval will not be granted for enrollment in courses at the pre-algebra and basic algebra level (MATH 10A, 10B, 23, 25, 40).  These elementary mathematics courses are taught for college students and other adults, not for children.  Students usually have access to this instruction at their own schools.  (Students and parents may wish to explore El Camino College’s Community Education “College for Youth" program for grade-level enrichment opportunities.) 

The following additional documents must be submitted:

• A signed letter from the principal on school letterhead clearly stating how the student has the ability to benefit from enrolling in the course at El Camino College
• A signed letter from the parent/guardian giving permission for the student to enroll in a class at El Camino College
• A copy of the student’s school transcripts (an unofficial copy is acceptable)

Grade 11 and 12 students do not ordinarily require approval from the Division Office.

All requests for action by the Division Dean must submit contact information (phone number or e-mail address) and postal address.  Ordinarily, action will be taken within one week of submission.  When registration is open, actions are taken during the last open office hour each day. 

After Concurrent Enrollment Form is approved (if needed) by the Division Dean, the student is responsible for submitting all documents to the Admissions and Records Office and for completing registration in the class section.  Registration may be done online or by phone.  Courses may fill quickly; early enrollment is advised.

Parents should plan on making appropriate transportation arrangements for their children to safely arrive on the El Camino campus, particularly for younger students.  Parents or other family members are not permitted to attend classes with their students.

Reference information:     

Admission and Records Office: (310) 660-3414
Course listings and schedule:  www.elcamino.edu
Testing Center:  (310) 660-3405  Student Services Building Room 217 
High School Relations Office:  (310) 660-3487   www.elcamino.edu/studentservices/highschool/     
Mathematical Sciences Division:  (310) 660-3200   www.elcamino.edu/academics/mathsciences/
El Camino Community Education:  (310) 660-6460   http://www.eccommunityed.com/