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8th Grade Information

Future Dolphin Registration for the 2024-2025 school year

Future Dolphin Registration for the 2024-2025 school year

Fall 2024 registration for current CUSD incoming 9th grade students starts February 5, 2024 and closes March 4, 2024. Students will need to access their AERIES student portal to add elective classes. 

 
Need to create an AERIES Student Portal account?
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT

NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT

NEW STUDENTS TO CUSD WITHIN CUSD BOUNDARIES: ONLINE ENROLLMENT
 
CUSD's online student enrollment allows you to begin the enrollment process for students who live within the district boundaries. You must have a valid address in the cities served by CUSD to use this system.
 
Please note that enrollment is not complete until the online enrollment information has been reviewed by the school. Additional school forms will need to be completed and proof of residency must be verified. The enrollment process will be complete after you meet with the school site Registrar.
 
SCHOOL OF CHOICE (SOC)

SCHOOL OF CHOICE (SOC)

Parents of district students (CUSD) who would like their child to attend a school other than their designated home high school, should follow the process outlined under School of Choice. Please visit School of Choice for more information.
 
SCHOOL OF CHOICE APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 3, 2025 AND MARCH 2, 2025.
CUSD HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG

CUSD HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG

Please utilize the CUSD High School course catalog to review classes and help with selection of the most appropriate classes for your schedule.
PROGRAMS & APPLICATIONS

PROGRAMS & APPLICATIONS

ASU FRESHMAN APPLICATION
Applications to apply for the 2024-2025 ASU Student Council can be found HERE
Applications are due by Monday, March 4th to the DHHS Activities Office by 3:30 pm.
 

ATHLETICS

For information regarding DHHS Athletic Program and Summer Camps, please visit our Athletics page. 
 

AVID

AVID is a nationally recognized program designed to help bright, motivated students in their completion of college-prep coursework while in high school, in hopes that these students will be able to gain acceptance to 4-year colleges or universities directly from high school.
2024-2025 application can be found HERE.
 

HEALTH AND MEDICAL OCCUPATIONS ACADEMY (HMO)

The HMO Academy is a state funded academy designed for students who want to pursue a career in the health field.  Only incoming freshmen may apply to be in the HMO Academy.
2024-2025 application can be found HERE.
Application deadline: May 1st, 2024. 
 

PEP SQUAD

Incoming Freshmen interested in Cheer/Song Squads need to attend the mandatory parent meeting and tryout. Please see linked flyer HERE for dates, times, and location. 
 

SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (SOCSA)

SOCSA is a visual and performing arts academy for students within the Capistrano Unified School District who have special interests and potential for creativity.  Applications coming soon!. 
Interested in auditioning for the SOCSA Dance Department? See flyer HERE.
Dance Questions: Contact Mrs. Lindsey Lee LALee@capousd.org for more information.
 

TWO WAY IMMERSION

Our Two Way Immersion - Spanish (TWIS) Program has the goal of preparing our language students to achieve high level proficiency in two languages (English and Spanish), along with academic biliteracy, critical thinking skills, bicultural awareness and sensitivity and appreciation.