Brea Olinda High School

Sophomore Counseling lesson

Class of 2026
Pre-Assessment
 AGENDA
❖ Graduation Requirements
❖ A-G Requirements
❖ Graduation Tracking
❖ Academic Supports
❖ College and Career Readiness
❖ Wellness

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 Trivia time!

Graduation Requirements

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 How many years of english do you need?

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 How many semesters of health do you need?

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 How many years of a science do you need?

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 How many years of p.e. Do you need?

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 visual performing arts/CTE/ or foreign language

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 How many years of a social science do you need?

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 How many years of a math do you need?

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 Graduation Requirements
English (4 years) 40 credits

To earn your diploma you must Social Science (3 years) 30 credits

complete: Mathematics (3 years) 30 credits
(**Must pass Algebra 1)

230 credits (5 credits = 1 semester class) Science (3 years) 30 credits

Health (1 semester) 5 credits

Pass all required courses Physical Education (2 years) 20 credits
A B C D X F
Visual/Performing Arts OR 10 credits
Language, OR Career Tech Ed.

Electives 65 credits

Total 230 credits

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 Transcript Review
Fewer than 90 Credits?

Possible ways to remediate:

1. Summer School
2. Apex Credit recovery
3. Alternative placement - Brea Canyon HS
4. Extra classes in bell schedule during
their senior year

D’s or F’s but want to be eligible to apply to a 4

year university?

Possible ways to remediate:

1. Summer School
2. Apex Credit Recovery during the Fall or Spring

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 Things to Think About
Fewer than 60 credits in
fall or 90 Credits in your Want to be eligible to
spring semester? apply to a 4 year
college?
Possible ways to remediate:
●Summer School NO D’s & F’s ALLOWED
Talk to your
counselor ASAP if you ●Apex Credit recovery Possible ways to remediate:
need to remediate a ●Alternative placement ● Summer School
class
○ Brea Canyon HS ● Extra classes in bell schedule
●Extra classes in bell ○ Apex Credit Recovery
schedule

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 What is College and Career Readiness?
As students progress through their journey, they identify goals based on their interests and skills, learn what they can do now to achieve their goals,
determine whether they will go to college (and how to pay for it) or go into the workforce as well as learn the skills needed to be successful regardless
of the path chosen.

❖ Life Goals- learn the importance of setting short-term and long-term goals

❖ Preparing in High School -learners can prepare for their future by succeeding in high school. Learners earn the key to success of developing
strong academic skills by practicing goal setting, study skills, organization, prioritization and time management.
❖ Choosing a Path-long-term career goals connect to shorter-term decisions and goals related to post-secondary education.

❖ Success in College- Students will learn the skills to successfully navigate academic, social, financial and personal aspects in life to achieve
well-being while pursuing long-term goals.

❖ Starting your career-relationship building aspects of the job search such as determining if a job is the right fit and using personal networks to
secure introductions and insight.

❖ Career Success- skills needed to thrive in a career. Lifelong learning and adaptability are two themes that are woven throughout this lesson as
students learn how to do well on the job and prepare to advance or respond to changes in their own employment status.

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 CaliforniaColleges.edu

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 Post High School Options

○ Community College
○ California State University (CSU)
○ University of California (UC)
○ Private/Out of state colleges and universities
○ Vocational/Trade Schools
○ Military

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 Community College
We encourage ALL SENIORS to apply to at least ONE community college!

● Must be 18 or a high school graduate

● No SAT or ACT required
● Self Guided Placement for English and Math
● Certificate programs, Associate Degrees and
Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG)
● ROP/CTE classes may be articulated for college
credit

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 Fullerton College Representative on campus
Kathryn Hinojos is our new Fullerton College
Rep and she will be on campus:
Tuesdays- 12:35 pm-3:35 pm
College/Career Center
● Dual Enrollment Classes
● Career Technical Education and Associate
Degrees
● Bachelor Degrees and University Transfer
● CSU/UC/Private and Out of State Transfer
Information
● Career Counseling

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 Spring Dual Enrollment courses

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 A-G Requirements for UC and CSU and most Private/Out of State Universities

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 CSU/UC Application
CSU- California State University UC - University of California
23 campuses 9 campuses
Local campuses include: CSU Fullerton & CSU San Marcos Minimum 3.0 GPA
Minimum 2.5 GPA Personal insight questions: Respond to 4 out of 8
No college essays No letters of recommendation
No letters of recommendation No SAT/ACT
No SAT/ACT Fee waivers available through the application
Fee waivers available through application Apply: October 1 - November 30
Apply: October 1 - November 30

https://www.calstate.edu/apply Admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu

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 College and Career Center Rep Visits

❖ Private, Public, International, Military, Career

industry professionals, Group Workshops and
more.
❖ Lunch and after school
❖ https://bohs.bousd.us/apps/pages/collegevisits

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 Academic Support/Wildcat Academy

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 Mental Health / Wellness
Specific Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation:

Mindfulness is a type of meditation that practices maintaining a positive state of heightened awareness of one’s feelings, thoughts, or
experiences by being open, curious and nonjudgmental.
❖ Reduces stress and anxiety ❖ Boosts one’s immune system

❖ Creates improved emotional balance and harmony ❖ Linked to better memory and learning

❖ Improves concentration ❖ Assists with pain relief

❖ Enhances quality of sleep ❖ Increases the overall life satisfaction and happiness with one’s self

How do I meditate?
There are many ways to meditate, but most importantly keep in mind to practice what feels right for you. The mental exercise of concentrating on one’s breathing or
repeating a mantra are common techniques. It is recommended to schedule a time and place where you can be alone and quiet. Begin with 3 – 5 minutes daily and
gradually increase the time as your concentration improves. If you are a beginner, listening to guided meditations are especially useful to keep you from getting
distracted. There are even free High-Tech meditation resources! Take the meditation challenge and see how you can proactively reduce your stress!
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