Counselors
"The mission statement for Brownell Middle School’s Counseling Department is to provide a school counseling program that cultivates and inspires continual growth and resilience. Throughout middle school, we will assist our students with their academic, social-emotional and college & career readiness. We are committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders, as we are all invested in our students’ success."
The CSU requires a minimum 15-unit pattern of courses for admission as a first-time freshman. Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area. A grade of C or better is required for each course you use to meet any subject requirement.
|
Area |
Subject |
Years |
|
a. |
History and Social Science (including 1 year of U.S. history or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of civics or American government AND 1 year of social science) |
2 |
|
b. |
English (4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature) |
4 |
|
c. |
Math (4 years recommended) including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher mathematics (take one each year) |
3 |
|
d. |
Laboratory Science (including 1 biological science and 1 physical science) |
2 |
|
e. |
Language Other Than English (2 years of the same language; American Sign Language is applicable - See below about a possible waiver of this requirement) |
2 |
|
f. |
Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) |
1 |
|
g. |
College Preparatory Elective (additional year chosen from the University of California "a-g" list) |
1 |
|
Total Required Courses |
15 |
|
Counseling Department Goals
- To assist students with educational, college, career and personal goal planning.
- To provide College and Career Awareness information and presentations.
- To help students understand themselves and others.
- To assist students with conflict resolution.
- To facilitate the identification of students with special needs.
- To provide crisis intervention when necessary.
- To coordinate referrals to school and community support services.
- To serve as a resource to students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Message from the Counselors: PSAT scores are available online. An email was sent to you with instructions via email. You will get a paper version along with actual tests later. If you need help creating a College Board account, please see your counselors or download the instruction below.
CONTACT
Kara Armijo
Ms. Armijo assists students with last names beginning with A-M.
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Ms. Armijo
Carlos Trujillo
Mr. Trujillo assists students with lasts names beginning with N-Z and Spanish speaking students.