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. Incoming 7th graders and new 8th graders should follow the steps below to begin the registration process. Current students will receive registration materials for the 2022-2023 school year at the beginning of March.
Step 1: Watch the 2022-2023 Information Nights Presentation or Review the Presentation Slides.
2022-2023 Information Night Presentation (Recorded)
2022-2023 Information Night Google Slides
Step 2: If you are new to OUSD or do not attend our feeder schools, join us for a campus tour.
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Step 3: With your student, review the electives overview for the 2022-2023 school year.
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 9, 2022
8th Grade Registration is Wednesday, August 10, 2021
Application Links
Library TA 8th grader ONLY
Office TA 8th grader ONLY
Strength Training & Conditioning
7th Grade Yearbook Application