El Rancho Charter School
Encyclopedia
El Rancho is a charter school
located in Anaheim Hills, Anaheim, California
. The 2008-2009 enrollment was 1,118 students.
in 2005.
Also, El Rancho's Science Olympiad
team has excelled in competition
, achieving the distinction of having gone to the national tournament for nine years in a row, from 1997 to 2005.
However, in 2006 El Rancho's Science Olympiad team earned fourth place at the Southern California state competition, so the team did not go to nationals that year.
In 2007, El Rancho regained its title of state champions and went on to compete at the National Tournament on May 19 in Wichita, Kansas where they placed 12th. In 2008, El Rancho placed first at the State competition again, and competed at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. on May 31, 2008 for the National Tournament. El Rancho's Science Olympiad Team placed 8th out of 60 other schools in the country. They have been in the top ten 10 out of 12 years. In 2009, they did not go to the National Tournament.
. All students in the instrumental music program receive black uniform shirts that can be worn in place of the standard polo. The school is also home to teen pop stars Rebecca Black
and Alana Lee
, the former who produced the widely criticised 2011 song Friday
.
, An American Pop Singer (In early August 2011, Rebecca Black was pulled out of high school for being bullied and teased for her "Friday" internet sensation).
Charter school
Charter schools are primary or secondary schools that receive public money but are not subject to some of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to other public schools in exchange for some type of accountability for producing certain results, which are set forth in each school's charter...
located in Anaheim Hills, Anaheim, California
Anaheim Hills, Anaheim, California
Anaheim Hills is a planned community encompassing the eastern portions of the city of Anaheim, in Orange County, California.- Location :Anaheim Hills is located just south of Yorba Linda, California, opposite the 91 freeway at Imperial Highway. The western border is the 55 freeway opposite the...
. The 2008-2009 enrollment was 1,118 students.
Achievements
El Rancho was awarded the California Distinguished School AwardCalifornia Distinguished School
A California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately five percent of California schools are awarded this honor each year following a selection...
in 2005.
Also, El Rancho's Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad is an American elementary, middle, or high school team competition which tests knowledge of various science topics and engineering ability. Over 6,200 teams from 49 U.S. states compete each year. Most teams compete in three levels of competition: regionals, states, and nationals...
team has excelled in competition
Competition
Competition is a contest between individuals, groups, animals, etc. for territory, a niche, or a location of resources. It arises whenever two and only two strive for a goal which cannot be shared. Competition occurs naturally between living organisms which co-exist in the same environment. For...
, achieving the distinction of having gone to the national tournament for nine years in a row, from 1997 to 2005.
However, in 2006 El Rancho's Science Olympiad team earned fourth place at the Southern California state competition, so the team did not go to nationals that year.
In 2007, El Rancho regained its title of state champions and went on to compete at the National Tournament on May 19 in Wichita, Kansas where they placed 12th. In 2008, El Rancho placed first at the State competition again, and competed at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. on May 31, 2008 for the National Tournament. El Rancho's Science Olympiad Team placed 8th out of 60 other schools in the country. They have been in the top ten 10 out of 12 years. In 2009, they did not go to the National Tournament.
Musical Theatre
El Rancho's Musical Theatre group has three different plays every school year: a Patriotic show, a Broadway Dinner Theatre, and a Star Search show (talent show). It has been a success all year long.Music
El Rancho Charter School offers courses in beginning band, intermediate band, concert band, orchestra, and guitar, all taught by Sandy Streeter. Beginning and advanced drum line is taught by David Bartle. El Rancho is the only middle school to have a drum line in the district. The different courses practice daily and perform at various events throughout the year. Highlights in the musical department are concerts such as the winter concert and performing at Knott's Berry FarmKnott's Berry Farm
Knott's Berry Farm is a theme park in Buena Park, California, now owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, and a line of jams, jellies, preserves, and other specialty food, now part of The J. M. Smucker Company based in Placentia, California....
. All students in the instrumental music program receive black uniform shirts that can be worn in place of the standard polo. The school is also home to teen pop stars Rebecca Black
Rebecca Black
Rebecca Renee Black is an American pop singer who gained extensive media attention with the 2011 single "Friday". Her mother paid $4,000 to have the single and an accompanying music video put out as a vanity release through the record label ARK Music Factory. The song was co-written and produced...
and Alana Lee
Alana Lee
Alana Lee Hamilton is an American pop singer who attracted media attention in the wake of Rebecca Black's "Friday," with her own 2011 single "Butterflies". Like Friday, the song was co-written and produced by Clarence Jey and Patrice Wilson of ARK Music Factory...
, the former who produced the widely criticised 2011 song Friday
Friday
Friday is the day between Thursday and Saturday. In countries adopting Monday-first conventions as recommended by the international standard ISO 8601, it is the fifth day of the week. It is the sixth day in countries that adopt a Sunday-first convention as in Abrahamic tradition...
.
Dress Code
Girls are required to wear American Casual shorts as part of the uniform. These shorts have an ER (standing for El Rancho) on the bottom left leg so that the shorts can't be tailored or hemmed in any way. This new uniform code was brought on due to the previous year's students' shorts being inappropriate (too short). Uniform shirts colors come in Grey, Green, and Burgundy. Only El Rancho shirts and shorts are allowed. School colors are green and white as are the colors of the P.E. uniform.Sports
El Rancho has an after school sports program, available to any student who wishes to participate. The sports alternate from year to year, but usually include track and field, basketball, soccer, and flag football. The teams are coached by the P.E. teachers, and periodically compete against other schools in the district.Notable Alumni
Rebecca BlackRebecca Black
Rebecca Renee Black is an American pop singer who gained extensive media attention with the 2011 single "Friday". Her mother paid $4,000 to have the single and an accompanying music video put out as a vanity release through the record label ARK Music Factory. The song was co-written and produced...
, An American Pop Singer (In early August 2011, Rebecca Black was pulled out of high school for being bullied and teased for her "Friday" internet sensation).
External links
- El Rancho Middle School official website
- El Rancho Middle School profile provided by schooltree.org