• Parent Welcome Letter: Click Here

Enrollment at Eastlake Middle School involves two important steps:

1. STEP 1: Course Selection

   • Complete the 7th Grade Course Selection Google Form by February 27, 2026. 

   • CLICK HERE FOR THE 7TH GRADE COURSE SELECTION FORM

   • All incoming 7th-grade students must submit this form to select academic and elective classes and indicate any specialized programs such as DLI, an IEP, or 504 Plan. 

   • Course selection materials and presentations can be found below.

2. STEP 2: Registration/ Proof of Residency/ Immunizations

   • Please check our Registration Website for timely updates: https://sites.google.com/sweetwaterschools.net/registration/home 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Not attending Eastlake Middle? Please let us know so we can plan for our school opening: Click Here

• OPTIONAL Spanish Placement Test Date: 

  • February 27,2026 @ 3:30pm Eastlake Middle School Multipurpose Room

  • The Spanish placement test is optional to help select the correct level of Spanish. Students in a dual immersion class at the following schools will be tested at their school site: Arroyo Vista, Camarena, Eastlake, Liberty, Salt Creek. 

• Incoming 7th Grade Student Presentation: CLICK HERE

• Future Triton Parent Night: February 24 and February 25, 2026 at 6pm. Eastlake Middle School Multipurpose Room

• Incoming 7th Grade Parent Presentation: 

  • Click Here

• Elective Course Descriptions: Click Here

• 2025 Espresso Video (1:30 minutes): Click Here

• 2021 We are Eastlake Video (7:45 minutes): Click Here

• ASB Application Information: See Below/ Scroll Down

• SUHSD College Prep Math Sequence: See Below/ Scroll Down

• A-G College Prep Courses: See Below/ Scroll Down

• Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Information: Click Here

• ELM Band Video: Click Here

• ELM Orchestra Video: Click Here

Incoming 7th Grade Course Selection and Orientation

The school counselors individually schedule every student into a rigorous course of study.  We utilize placement guidelines provided by the SUHSD Office of Curriculum and Instruction. We utilize test data, grades, English Proficiency, IEP’s and 504 plans to make class placements.  In addition, we utilize student, teacher and parent feedback for placement into accelerated and support courses.  Counselors make the majority of placements in the Spring semester (February-May) before summer break. If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor.

In the Spring of 6th grade, Eastlake Middle School counselors will visit the neighboring elementary schools to begin the articulation to middle school.  Students will receive a presentation about what to expect in middle school and begin the process of selecting their classes.  We will also hold a parent night in February where we will cover the same information with parents. An orientation will also be held in the summer, usually a few days before school starts.

In addition to course selection and orientation, you will receive information about online registration, proof of residency and immunizations from our school registrar.  This information is usually sent to your email address on file at the elementary school but please make sure to check our school website for frequent registration updates at http://elm.sweetwaterschools.org/

ASB Application

2026-2027 ASB Application Information: https://elm.sweetwaterschools.org/students/asb 

Please direct all ASB application questions to the ELM ASB Advisor: Derrick Almero  Derrick.Almero@sweetwaterschools.org

Transitioning to Middle School

The transition to middle school can be a scary, exciting, fun and/ or challenging time for many students.  It is normal for students and parents to feel nervous, excited, anxious or scared.  Students are not only making a change to a new school but they are also going through many physical and emotional changes that accompany adolescence.  Middle school serves as a two-year transition between elementary school and high school.  During this time we assist your student in learning the academic and independent skills needed to be successful in high school and in life.

How to help your child make a smooth transition:

• Reassure your child that it is okay to feel nervous.

• Highlight the positive like more independence, new opportunities (more clubs, new friends, activities, etc) and opportunity to learn new subjects.

• Take a tour of campus over the summer.

• Attend 7th Grade Orientation.

• Attend Open House and other parent nights.

• Reassure your child that middle school is a safe place with many caring adults to help.

• If your child is still having difficulty with the transition, please reach out to your child’s counselor for support.

• Make sure you monitor your child by logging into Jupiter Grades and Infinite Campus. Your counselor can help if needed.