4675 Missouri Flat Road  |  Placerville CA 95667
Tel 530–622-5081  or  916–933-5165  |  Fax 530–622-8071

QuickLinks (also see Index below)

What is the District policy on bus fees and who do I contact?
Bus service is available to students throughout the District.  Information on bus schedules may be obtained as follows:

• Route and bus fee information is available on our website at www.eduhsd.net, under Transportation Department

• Routes are posted at the school sites

• For bus routes, call (530) 622-6306, ext. 7242 or 7247

• For bus fees, call (530) 622-5081, ext. 7249

• Refer to the Annual Parents Notification booklet.

Bus passes may be purchased for the entire year, for a semester, or for individual days in groups of 10 tickets.
 

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2.  CONTACTS

Who do I contact in the District regarding my child?
All questions or communications regarding student-related concerns should first be directed to the appropriate department at the student's respective school before taking the concern to the school principal. 

District policy suggests that concerns be resolved at the school site level before bringing the concern to the District's Department of Student Services.

School department contacts regarding the following concerns include:

Class Schedule - Counseling
Curriculum - Counseling
Discipline - Assistant Principal
Sports - Athletic Director
Other - Assistant Principal

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3.    INDEPENDENT STUDIES

Who do I contact regarding an independent study program?
Contact the Counseling Department at your respective school:

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4.    INCLEMENT WEATHER

Is school open today?
Information regarding the opening and closing of school during severe weather conditions will be given to the following local TV stations:

KXTV Channel 10 (ABC)
KOVR-TV Channel 13 (CBS)
KCRA-TV Channel 3 (NBC)
KXTL-TV Channel 40 (FOX)

1530 AM (KFBK)
92.1 FM (KGBY)
101.9 FM (KCCL)
105.1 (KNCI)

TV stations will be asked to announce information as early as 6:00 a.m.

Otherwise, you may contact the Transportation Department at (530) 622-6306 or the District Office main number at (530) 622-5081, ext. 7247 or 7242. 
 

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5.    MOVING

We are buying a home in the area.  Can you tell me which school my student will attend?
See School Boundaries below.

We have moved and my son/daughter prefers to stay at the same high school.  How do I arrange this?
When a student changes his/her residence and is still within El Dorado Union High School District boundaries, the parent may apply for an intradistrict transfer. 

If the new residence is outside of the El Dorado Union High School District, the parent must contact the District Office of the district of which the new residence exists to inquire about an interdistrict transfer.
 

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6.    SCHOOL BOUNDARIES

How do I know which high school my son/daughter will attend in the next school year?
You may contact the El Dorado Union High School District Student Services office by phone at 530.622-5081, ext. 7224, or by e-mail.

High school students will be expected to attend the high school based on their home residence within the school's boundaries. It is District practice, however, to allow current students to remain at their current high school if a school's boundary change should otherwise affect their school of attendance. The District WILL NOT move current high school students if their school boundary changes.  It is also District practice to allow siblings to attend the same high school if both siblings are concurrently enrolled during the same school year and reside within the same household. 

Bus transportation, however, will only be provided to students who live within the school's boundary.  The District cannot provide transportation to multiple schools from one neighborhood.  However, the student will be allowed bus transportation if a parent chooses to drive the student daily to a nearby bus stop within the attendance boundary of the school of attendance.  A bus fee application must be completed and a bus pass purchased for the student.  The district cannot establish a new bus stop for an intradistrict transferring student.
 

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7.    SCHOOL CALENDAR

I need to plan my vacation; when does school start and when are school breaks?
A 2-year school calendar is posted on the District website and is also available at the school sites.

In general, calendar information for a respective school year will not be available before February.  The District asks that parents wait until February before contacting them or any of the school sites.
 

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8.    SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

Where do we apply?
Students in financial need may qualify for free or reduced price meals.  To receive an application, contact the Main Office or Counseling Office at your respective school.
 

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9.   SPORTS SCHEDULES

Where do I find information on school Sports Schedules?
For a copy of your school's sports schedule, please contact the Athletic Department at your respective school site or the receptionist at the District Office.  Also log on to the school's web page for any available schedule.
 

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10.    STUDENT TRANSCRIPTS

How do I obtain a Student Transcript?
By request to the school Registrar, official transcripts will be sent directly to the educational institutions as directed by the student/parent. A limited number of transcripts will be provided at no charge.  Beyond this limit a nominal fee will be charged.  During the summer when school sites are closed, transcripts can be obtained by contacting Judy Boone at the District Office at (530) 622-0730 or 622-5081, ext. 7303.  The District recommends that you plan ahead to avoid delays in receiving your transcript due to vacationing personnel.
 

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11.    STUDENT TRANSFERS

How do I obtain information regarding a school transfer for my son/daughter?
Intradistrict transfers are monitored very closely, rarely granted, and strictly adhered to due to the impact on students who live within the school's boundary.  Students are expected to attend their high school based on their home address/residence.  High school attendance boundaries will apply.  Very specific criteria are provided in Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5116.2 that can be read in its entirety on the El Dorado Union High School District website (link to policies).  Intradistrict transfers will be reviewed from January 8 through January 31 for the following year.   One application will be considered during each application period; multiple applications will not be considered.

A.   INTRA-District
The two kinds of Intradistrict Attendance Applications,  Comprehensive High School and Alternative Education, are governed by Administrative Regulations 5116.2 and 5118.1.  Forms can be obtained from the school sites or from the District Office.

A.1   Comprehensive High School.  This application is for students who have a critical need to attend a comprehensive high school in our district other than the school of residence. Specific criteria is provided in Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5116.2.  The application is filled out by the parent and submitted to the principal of the school of residence who submits the application to the requested school.  Parents/guardians will be notified of approval or denial of applications by May 1.

A.2   Alternative Education.  This application is generated by the school of residence when it is felt the student could be better served by an alternative school (e.g., behind in credits).  Parents can initiate a request to transfer to an alternative site, or the school administration can pursue an involuntary transfer based on Administrative Regulation 5118.1.  Further information is available from your school’s Counseling Office.

A.3.   Renewals.  Students currently on an intradistrict transfer are no longer required to submit an intradistrict transfer application for the coming school year.  These students will be considered renewed unless the student's parent/guardian has been contacted by a school administrator and notified of the school's decision to deny the renewal.  Only incoming freshmen and new students (to the district) need to complete and submit an application. 

A.4.  Siblings. 
I have a student at one of the comprehensive high schools.  Will his/her younger siblings be able to attend the same high school to keep the family together?
Yes, we allow siblings to attend the same high school if both siblings are concurrently enrolled during the same school year and reside within the same household. Bus transportation, however, is only provided to students who live within the school's boundary. 

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B.   INTER-District
 

B.1  Into Our District.  Parents who reside in another school district and wish to have their student(s) attend our district must go to the district of residence and obtain an Interdistrict Attendance Application. This application must be approved by the district of residence before it is sent to El Dorado Union High School District for approval. This application is processed through the District Office of the respective school district. Upon receipt of this agreement, it is reviewed or denied by the Director of Student Services. Notice of approval or denial will be provided to the district of residence, parents, and the requested school of attendance.

B.2  Out of Our District.  Parents who live in our district and wish to have their student attend a school outside of our district must obtain, from the office of the Director of Student Services, an Interdistrict Attendance Application. This agreement must be approved by our district before being sent to the district that the student wishes to attend. Notice of approval or denial will be provided by the receiving district.

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12.  SUMMER SCHOOL

Where can I find information on Summer School for my high school student?
The traditional summer school program is no longer offered in the El Dorado Union High School District.  An intersession model was developed to remediate failing grades in selected courses.  One week of intersession will be offered following each semester.  One week will be held the third week of winter break in January, and one week will be held the week following graduation, in June.  Course offerings and criteria for participation vary by site.  Please contact the counseling office at your child's school for details.
 

13.  TEST CODE NUMBERS

What numbers are needed for registration forms for college entrance tests?
The following test code numbers may be needed when completing the registration forms for college entrance tests, such as the SAT and ACT.

052485   EDHS
050818   ORHS
053373   PHS
050819   UMHS

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14.  WORK PERMITS

How does a student obtain a Work Permit?
All eligible students needing a Work Permit, while school is in session, may acquire one by contacting the Career Center or Counseling Office at your respective school site.  Acquiring a Work Permit is a two-step process.  Students must first obtain a Statement of Intent to Employ Minor and Request for Work Permit form.  This form contains sections for both the student and prospective employer to complete and requires a parent signature.  Once the Request for Work Permit form is completed, it is taken to the appropriate office for the actual Work Permit to be issued.

When Summer School is in session, Work Permits may be obtained at the designated high school site conducting Summer School.  When any of these locations are closed, a Work Permit may then be obtained at the District Office (except during vacations) by contacting the Student Services Office at (530) 622-5081, ext. 7224.

Also refer to the Student Handbook, page 10, for information requirements on obtaining a Work Permit.

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NOTE:  The District cannot always guarantee that the above information is current, since District policy or state/federal law may change, and the revised law or policy has not yet been made available to the District or to the public.