Olympian

High School
2020
1925 Magdalena Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91913

School Counseling Program Profile

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 Principal's Message

Welcome to Olympian High!  Olympian’s mission is: To guarantee that

each graduate will qualify and be academically ready for success in a
four year college or university.
Dianne Cordero
We have crafted an academic literacy plan that focuses on students
developing literacy skills to prepare for the demands of college. The
literacy plan is a systematic instructional approach. The literacy plan has
3 components- Internalized Habits of Mind, Disciplinary Thinking in the
Content Areas and Specifically Taught Academic Skills. This instructional
approach puts Olympian High School “out front” of the national
movement to teach content through the development of academic
literacy skills.

Becoming college ready for all of Olympian’s students is indeed a

challenge but one that our staff believes is possible given good
instruction and support. We expect that our students will exhibit on a
daily basis the following – Be positive, present and persistent. We know
that when students practice these habits they are capable of amazing
results.

Please feel free to call our counselors if you have any questions regarding
our programs. Olympian is committed to working with parents to achieve
success for every student Again, welcome to the Olympian community.
Eagles for Life.
 School Counseling Team

Jessica Skinner, MS, PPS Araceli Loya, MS, PPS Sara Huerta, MS, PPS Liliana Barron, MS, PPS
School Counselor School Counselor School Counselor School Counselor
Last Name: A-Bri Last Name: Brj-Elf Last Name: Elg-Herm Last Name: Hern-Martin
Community Service Scholarship Coordinator Career Connections ELC
Jessica.Skinner@sweetwaterschools.org Areceli.Loya@sweetwaterschools.org Sara.Huerta@sweetwaterschools.org Liliana.Barron@sweetwaterschools.org

Michelle Medina, MS, PPS Sarah Mamaril, MS, PPS Grace Foust, MA, PPS
School Counselor School Counselor School Counselor
Last Name: Martina-Pim Last Name: Pin-Sn Last Name: So-Z
College Outreach Adv Peer Mediation Advisor Head Counselor
Graciela.Medina@sweetwaterschools.org Sarah.Mamaril@sweetwaterschools.org CSF Co-Advisor
Grace.Foust@sweetwaterschools.org

More Support
Tich Tran Marjorie Sanchez Lee Hoffman Erika Aldridge
Learning Center Counselor Military Family Life Counselor  School Psychologist School Counseling Intern

Tich.Tran@sweetwaterschools.org mflc.olympianhs.mhn@gmail.com Lee.Hoffman@sweetwaterschools.org erikaaldridge4@gmail.com

 Peer Counselors

What: Peer Counseling allows for student-to-

student support for both academic and
personal assistance. We conduct individual
sessions, mediation, and provide resources for
our peers to use
Where: Peer Counselors are located in the
Counseling Conference Room within the
Counseling Center.
When: Each class period has a designated Peer
Counselor. We are available every day during
classes.
How: Fill out a blue Peer Counselor Request
Form provided at the front desk of the
Counseling Center and place it in the black
boxes adjacent to the doors of Mrs. Barron's &
Ms. Mamaril's office. A Peer Counselor will soon
be in contact with you.

**The Peer Counselors do not replace certified professionals, but are extensions of guidance services; when necessary, they direct
students to the appropriate counselor or approved community resources for further assistance.
 School Counseling
Program
Mission and Philosophy

Mission
To provide a comprehensive program that helps students become effective
learners and thrive in a competitive and complex society.  In partnership with
teachers, parents, and community members, counselors will promote college
readiness, encourage active citizenship, and assist all students in maximizing
their postsecondary options.

Philosophy
The Olympian High School Counselors value each student’s individuality.  We
believe that all students can achieve at high levels and should be challenged to
the best of their personal and academic abilities.  The counseling program
supports all students in acquiring academic, social, and career competencies
essential to life-long success.
 School Counseling Program

Core Curriculum Group Counseling Individual Counseling

Academic Student Success Skills The Olympian School

6-year plan
Graduation Requirements
Building Student Success
Social Emotional
Suicide Prevention &
Awareness (Here Now
Organization)
Breaking Down the Barriers
College & Career
College Requirements
PSAT/Collegeboard Accounts
College Admissions
Thrively
Academic skills Counseling Team Provides:
Goal setting & monitoring
Organization & memory skills One-on-one student
Social & teamwork skills counseling
Crisis counseling and
intervention
Empowerment Group
Identification of strengths Six-year planning meetings
& passions for 9th graders
Resiliency
Social & teamwork skills Individual college and
career planning
conferences for 11th
Hack Your Habits graders
Academic skills
Understanding habits Individual status review
How to develop positive and planning conferences
habits for Compact for Success
eligible 12th graders

The School Counselors at Olympian High

School abide by the American School
Counselor Association Ethical Standards.
 Academic Development

High Expectations
72% of 9th graders and
76% of 11th graders feel
that the adults at
Olympian have high
expectations for them
According to the 2019 CHKS survey
Graduation Rate
100 94.7
92
85.7 83
85 82.7
75
Olympian High School
counselors support
academic success through
core curriculum lessons,
individual academic planning,
and parent workshops.  The
counselors encourage all
students to challenge
themselves with rigorous
coursework and support their
success by collaborating with
teachers, parents/guardians,
and other stakeholders.
94.7
86.2 84.5
Graduation rates are
consistently high.
94.7% in 2019

50

25
71%
     Of Olympian seniors met
0              CU/CSU course
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19    requirements in 2018-19

Olympian District State

 Social-Emotional
Development
Students report high
levels of
School Connectedness
Counselors work
collaboratively School Connectedness
with
There are 76 clubs administrators, 100
offered at Olympian teachers,
High School classified staff to 67%
63%
build a positive 54% 57% 55% 55%
transformational 50
culture for
students and
staff
0
9th graders 11th graders
Suspension Rate Olympian District State
20 According to the 2019 CHKS survey
Suspension
rates are low
15

10 Olympian High School

partnered with the HERE
4.2 3.6 4.4 4.8 Now Program to bring
5 3.7 3.5 3.5
3.1 2.9 suicide prevention,
intervention, and
0 awareness to students
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 and staff.
Olympian District State
 College and Career
Development
A-G Completion Rate
The School Counseling Program supports 100
college and career development through: 
Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshops
College Rep Visits 71
Career exploration through Thrively 75 69 70
College Application Workshops
Career Panels 55 55 54
50 50 51
Compact for Success 50
Establishing Khan Academy
& Collegeboard accounts

25

College-Going Rates 0
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
100
College going rates Olympian District State
82.7 81.9 82.6 are consistently
above 81%
75 71.3 71.3
68.2 68.2
64.4 64.4

All sophomores attend at

50
least one career panel at
Olympian High School.
25

0
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Olympian District State

Source: California Department of Education
 Compact for Success

Guaranteed admission to San Diego State University

A unique partnership between Sweetwater Union High School
District (SUHSD) and San Diego State University for students who:
Maintain continuous enrollment in SUHSD schools from 9th-
12th grade
Demonstrate compact readiness in English and math
Complete A-G requirements with a C or higher

Attain a 3.1 (2021), 3.2 (2022), or 3.3 (2023) CSU GPA at the time
of application and maintain through graduation
Earn the minimum SAT (2950) or ACT (694) eligibility index by
November of senior year
 
Meet all SDSU admission/enrollment deadlines

Click the Compact for Success logo for more information

 Grade Level Events
&
Parent Workshops

Semester 1 Semester 2
July - December January - June
Sophomore College Readiness Conference (February)

Senior College Admissions and Fair Night (August) Building Student Success Skills (March)

Building Student Success (September) Southwestern College Campus Visit (Spring)

Southwestern College Campus Visit (Fall) Compact for Success Junior Assembly (March)

SDSU 10th Grade Campus Visit (September) Incoming Student Orientation (March)

Student Health & Well-Being (September) SDSU Senior Admits Meeting (April)

Senior College Application Support Workshops
(4 sessions October - November)
Senior Financial Aid Night (October)
Junior and Parent Night "Gear Up for Senior Year (April)
College Signing Day for Seniors (May)
CA Scholarship Federation Recognition (June)

Senior Scholarship Awards Night (June)

 Programs & Partnerships

Our partnerships are important to Olympian High School.  They provide students with a variety of services and
supports - scholarships, college exploration, academic support, career exploration, & therapeutic interventions.
 Contact Information
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday – 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Phone: (619) 656-2420
The best way to contact your student’s counselor
(619) 656-2420 is by email.  In most cases, when counselors are School Calendar
meeting with students and parents, they will not
be able to answer their phones directly. However,
you are welcome to leave a phone message by
calling (619) 656-2420.

Each counselor manages a caseload of

approximately 400 students.  They strive to get
back to phone messages and emails within 48
hours on school days during office hours.  Your
counselors thank you, in advance, for your
patience. 1925 Magdalena Ave.
Staff Directory Chula Vista CA 91913
This School Counseling Program Profile was created
and published by San Diego State University
School Counseling Intern Erika Aldridge