Welcome to El Rancho Charter School!
We look forward to having your child join us for their middle school years. In addition to the core curriculum of English, math, science, history, and physical education, we offer a wide variety of elective classes. Students are able to explore their interests and discover their passion. Please follow the steps below to begin the registration process.
Step 1: With your child, watch our Virtual Information Night video
Step 2: Review one of our recorded Q & A sessions to learn more about El Rancho Charter School and what common questions are asked.
Step 3: With your student, select electives for the 2021-2022 school year. Each elective choice has an introductory video link included on the form.
Step 4: If El Rancho is NOT your “home school” begin the Open Enrollment process.
Inter-District Transfer Video (Students who live outside of Orange Unified’s attendance area)
Inter-District Transfer Form (Students who live outside of Orange Unified’s attendance area)
Open Enrollment Form (Students outside of El Rancho’s attendance area)
Students who are brand new to Orange Unified (currently enrolled in Private School, Out of State, or who aren’t currently enrolled in any Orange Unified School), please contact our registrar Mrs. Abifadel at 714.997.6238 or email at amanda.abifadel@orangeusd.org
Step 5: Sign-Up for Placement Testing
Students who attend the following elementary schools will take the Placement Tests at their school: Anaheim Hills, Canyon Rim, Crescent, Imperial, and Running Springs. Students who attend schools other than those above, will need to sign-up to take the English Language Arts and Math Placement tests at El Rancho.
Step 6: Attend Registration in August
7th Grade Registration is Tuesday, August 10, 2021
8th Grade Registration is Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Elective Application Links
Library TA 8th grader ONLY
MT Audition Information on Submission Video Requirements (same as info on top of Google Form and also has a link to the actual Google Form to submit): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_dT9C6idFkTmfTXMPKZtRSlN_t_j_7CRVHc4PgV6Nzc/edit?usp=sharing
Office TA 8th grader ONLY
Other Important Information