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Future Dolphins - 8th Grade Information
Future Dolphin Registration for the 2027-2028 school year
Future Dolphin Registration for the 2027-2028 school year![]()
Future Dolphin Registration for the 2027-2028 school year
Fall 2026 registration for current CUSD incoming 9th grade students will be between February 23, 2026 and closes March 27, 2026 with your middle school counselors. Students will need to access their AERIES student portal to add elective classes.
DHHS GUIDANCE 2027 VISITS
DHHS GUIDANCE 2027 VISITS![]()
DHHS GUIDANCE 2027 VISITS
Counselor Middle School Visits (In Person) - during the school day (Students only)
Parent Information Meetings
8th Grade Dolphin Experience is Monday, January 11th at 5:30 PM
- Marco Forster Middle School -
- Niguel Hills Middle School -
- Marco Forster Middle School - Wed., January 6th at 6:00 PM in MFMS's MPR
PROGRAMS & APPLICATIONS
PROGRAMS & APPLICATIONS![]()
Athletics
For information regarding DHHS Athletic Program and Summer Camps, please visit our Athletics page.
ASU
Applications to apply for the 2026-2027 ASU Student Union can be found HERE.
Application Deadline: February 2nd, 2026 to the DHHS Activities Office by 3:30pm
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.
2027-2028 application can be found HERE.
HMO
The HMO Academy is a state funded academy designed for students who want to pursue a career in the health field. Only incoming freshman may apply to be in the HMO Academy.
2027-2028 application can be found HERE.
Application deadline:
Pep Squad
Incoming freshman interested in Cheer/Song Squads need to attend the mandatory parent meeting and tryout. Please see linked flyer HERE for dates, times, and location.
Tryout Dates: April 13th and 14th, 2027 from 4:00-6:00pm in the Mall
SOCSA
South Orange County School of the Arts (SOCSA) is a visual and performing arts academy for students who have special interests and potential for creativity.
Interested in auditioning for the SOCSA Dance Department? See flyer HERE.
For specific questions, see below for department contacts:
Dance: Mrs. Lindsey Lee at lalee@capousd.org
Band: Mr. Caestecker at jjcaestecker@capousd.org
Choir: Mr. Ray Medina at rmmedina@capousd.org
Drama: Mr. Nathan Longdon at njlongdon@capousd.org
Two Way Immersion (TWI)
Our Two Way Immersion - Spanish (TWIS) program has the goal of preparing our language students to achieve high level proficiency in two lanaguages (English and Spanish), along with academic biliteracy, critical thinking skills, bicultural awareness and sensitivity and appreciation.
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NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT
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 Capistrano Unified 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 school site will deem the entire enrollment process complete and acceptable after you meet in person with the Registrar.
SCHOOL OF CHOICE (SOC)
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 click here for more information about School of Choice.
School of Choice applications for the 2027-2028 school year will be accepted between January 4th and January 29th, 2027.
SUMMER SCHOOL 2027
SUMMER SCHOOL 2027![]()
SUMMER SCHOOL 2027
Speak to your Middle School Counselor for options and details in February.