
College & Career Center
October 2024 Updates

Senior Updates!
BHS Launching a NEW platform to make the College Application process easier!!!!
Ms. Eryn and Ms. Laurenne worked with Seniors to launch their CaliforniaColleges.edu accounts over the last couple of weeks! All UC, CSU and California Community College applications and financial applications (FAFSA) will be launched through student's CaliforniaColleges.edu accounts.
Why?? This step will automatically transfer student's transcript information into the application!! This will save time and prevent any errors that could potentially keep you from getting accepted to a UC/CSU!
All Senior financial aid applications and college and career program applications will be launched from this platform!!
Click Below for Parent and StudentTutorials and Resources!!
How to Register Your Parent Account
How to View Your Child’s Activity on CaliforniaColleges.edu
How to View Your Child’s Financial Aid Lessons Progress
How to Use the Academic Planner for High School Students
How to Use the Career Search Tool
How to Use the Major Search Tool
How to Use the College Search Tool
How to Launch and Track Your CCCApply Application
How to Launch and Track Your Cal State Apply Application
How to Launch Your UC Application
The tools in your My Plan can help you organize their thoughts, track steps, and develop a clear plan for the future. These tools include:
- My College Plan, which helps you keep track of your favorite colleges and majors, document any college visits or presentations you’ve attended, as well as organizes all your college application dates and deadlines;
- My Career Plan, which helps you keep track of the careers you’ve liked and Career Assessments you’ve taken; and
- My Financial Aid Plan, which helps you keep track of all your activities related to financial aid, including your financial aid lesson progress and financial aid applications.
Gearing up for Graduation!!
On September 26, Bonsall High School Seniors had a presentation from Jostens regarding the order process for graduation items. This week is the group order time to get the best prices of the school year. Seniors should have come home with a packet of order information from Jostens. The graduation items include graduation announcements, class jewelry, senior keepsakes, senior apparel, and most importantly your cap and gown.
Jostens has opened up the option to order online, or through their office in Poway. If you have any questions once you review the information from Jostens, or if you do not receive the information, please email our Jostens rep at mark.boyer@jostens.com.
Scholarships & Financial Aid Updates!
Seniors: It is time to start applying for scholarships!! Here is a great resource.
https://www.sdfoundation.org/students/common-scholarship-application/
Early College Updates!
LAST CHANCE!! Class is almost full!!!
Are you interested in taking a college course? There is a class beginning October 21!!
This class will meet one of the college course requirements, as well as the course prerequisite for the Early College program!! Information on signing up will be coming out soon via email!
Coun 148 Managing Stress and Well-Being (3 units)
Investigates the sociological, physiological, and psychological sources of stress and well-being across the lifespan. Students learn mindfulness and stress reduction techniques.
To sign up, follow the steps listed HERE! The class is almost full so hurry!!
SUPPORT for College Students - New Canvas course!!
All students who are taking a college course, including students admitted to the Early College program and those taking the prerequisite course and not yet in the program, will receive an invitation to the Early College Canvas course. This course will have A LOT of important Palomar resources and information for students to be successful in the program. Also, there will be occasional assignments to keep students on track with deadlines! Students who meet the assignment deadlines are entered into a drawing for prizes!!
Student School-wide Early College Information Session
On Wednesday, October 16, All Students at Bonsall High School will have the opportunity to learn more about the Early College Program through my Virtual Information Session during Symposium. As we gear up for the Spring 2025 semester, I will be explaining about the program and how to apply so students are ready to go for the application window!
Drop in Support Hours - Early College students
Students who need support from Ms. Eryn will now be able to access drop in support hours. See the home page on your Early College canvas course for the available times. This will be updated weekly!
Poll of the Month!
Hot Chocolate or Apple Cider?
Student Highlight of the Month!
Luis Villagomez, is also this year's CTE Ambassador!!
New Happening in CTE Land!
Welcome to our new CTE Teacher, Lang Schwartzwald!! Lang will be teaching both levels of classes in our Manufacturing and Computer Science pathways this year. We are so happy to have him at BHS!
Phase 2 of the CTE room redesign is complete! Our students have been amazing as they help our new CTE teacher set up our Engineering Lab!
NEW Support Resources!
Important Events & Deadlines!
First Generation Group Lunch Meeting - RSVP Required w/ Ms. Eryn
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024, 12:30 PM
Room 24/BHS
Discover UCR: Fall Preview Day Date: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Location: UC Riverside Campus, 900 University Ave, Riverside CA 92521
Discover your future at Cal State San Marcos! Join us for Discover CSUSM, where you will receive support from friendly and knowledgeable staff who can answer your questions about the admissions process, financial aid, resources and outreach programs.
Highlights include on-site application workshops and the opportunity to meet CSUSM professors, staff, alumni, as well as students and their families during our popular "Admit on the Spot" portion of Discover CSUSM.
Register for this free event today and take one step closer to achieving your college dreams!
We can't wait to meet you in person on Oct. 26 and show you all there is to love at Discover CSUSM!
Cal-SOAP San Diego College Fair
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024, 06:00 PM
7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
Discover CSUSM
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, 09:00 AM
California State University San Marcos, South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA, USA
San Diego State Field Trip (11th/12th grade) 1st Gen
Ms. Eryn will be providing information via email soon
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024, 09:00 AM
San Diego State University, Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
Meet the Team!
Ms. Eryn Barker
Early College/CTE Coordinator
I am happy to say that this is my seventh year at Bonsall High School, 2nd year in my new role as the Early College/CTE Coordinator. I am a Midwest native, where I received my Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration and later my Master's of Education in both School and Clinical Counseling. While in my new role, I support students with taking college classes and discovering opportunities and career goals through the Early College program and the CTE Pathways!
Contact Information:
Email: eryn.barker@bonsallusd.com
Instagram: @ bhs_countdowntograduation
Miss Laurenne Sanchez
BHS School Counselor
Miss Sanchez(she/her/ella) is Bonsall High School's new School Counselor. She was born in the Dominican Republic, identifies as a bilingual Afro-Latina. She is a first-generation college graduate and earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Communications at the University of California, Davis and her Master's of Science in School Counseling. Laurenne is passionate about education and working with students and families on their own journeys. She is excited about meeting all of you and is available for all things academic, college and career and of course, your feels. Come by her office to say hello :)
Contact information:
Counseling Corner in Canvas
Bonsall HS College & Career Center
Email: For Early College & CTE: eryn.barker@bonsallusd.com
For School Counselor: laurenne.sanchezgutierrez@bonsallusd.com
Website: https://hs.bonsallusd.com/
Location: 7350 W. Lilac Rd., Bonsall, CA 92003
Phone: (760) 305-5700
Instagram: @bhs_countdowntograduation