College & Career Center

Scan the QR code or use the link below to sign up to be a speaker for one one of Academies. You can also add a colleague or friend! We want our students to hear about many careers available, as well as the winding career paths many have taken along the way!

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OPEN REGISTRATION!!

Students are invited to the NACAC Virtual College Fair happening on Sunday, Sep. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The virtual fair provides a wonderful chance to connect with hundreds of colleges and universities, all from the comfort of your home. Plus, it is 100 percent free.

For more information, click HERE
Register Here

Check your Palomar Canvas for Course Assignments!!

ALL Early College students and students taking COUN110 should now have access to their college classes. If you have any issues, reach out right away to Mr. Hinchliff at greg.hinchliff@bonsallusd.com so he can help you get on track!!

An email will be sent out later this fall when it is time for open enrollment with the Early College program. Once the Early College Information Session date has been set, information will be sent out to students and families.

STUDENTS ALREADY ENROLLED IN PALOMAR CLASSES:

Mr. Hinchliff will email you information on how to select your next course later in the fall once the course schedule is available.

STUDENTS INTERESTED IN TAKING THEIR FIRST COLLEGE COURSE:

If you are interested in taking a college course this spring please follow the steps below! If this is your FIRST class, you MUST take the Counseling 110 course first and will likely be enrolled into the online/asynchronous course for the spring semester. (DO NOT WAIT TO START STEPS 1 - 3 BELOW!!)

STUDENTS NOT CURRENTLY IN A COLLEGE COURSE:

1. Set up a CCC ID

2. Log into your CCC account and complete a Palomar Application (Fall 2025)

3. Complete the required documents for the Early College Program and return to Ms. Eryn:

Early College Application w/ Writing Prompts
Performance Contract
K12 Form (Do not fill out the course information, only complete the Parent and Student information)

4. Once the application is submitted, you will receive an email within a week with your Early College application status.(The K12 form and Early College Application in Step 1 can be in the folder on the door of Ms. Eryn's office)

5. A meeting day/time will be assigned with Mr. Hinchliff to discuss your college course. (Keep in mind that there is a required prerequisite course, COUN110 that needs to be taken prior to other courses).

I’m excited to share a unique opportunity for a small group of Bonsall High School students to attend the CreatorsCircle Youth Summit at Sustainable Brands in San Diego this fall! This free event is designed just for high school students who are passionate about making a difference and exploring future careers in purpose-driven fields.

About the Event:
Location: San Diego
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Free breakfast & lunch provided

Why Apply?

Explore careers in sustainability, social enterprise, and social impact
Develop valuable career readiness skills
Connect with inspiring professionals and other student leaders
Experience an immersive day of learning at a major global conference

Who Should Apply?
We are looking for 2–5 motivated student leaders who:

Want to make a positive impact in the world
Show leadership potential
Are interested in sustainability, social enterprise, or social impact careers

How to Apply:
Email Ms. Eryn Barker directly by Wed, September 3!! ( A short application form will need to be completed if accepted)

This is a fantastic chance to step into the world of innovation, sustainability, and leadership and REPRESENT YOUR ACADEMY!!!

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I will be highlighting a student every month, so make sure that you check out our future newsletters!! I like to celebrate our students and the amazing work they do toward achieving their future readiness goals!

Have you missed our previous newsletters? Check out our previous ones below!

Two partners, Children’s Primary Care Medical Group and La Mesa Police Department, are hosting Family Safety Days in September! Meet your local first responders, explore hands-on demonstrations, pick up helpful safety tips and resources, and learn about public service careers. Bring the whole family and connect with your community as we work together to stay safe, prepared, and informed! See event details below…

Family Safety Day: Hanging with Heroes

Where: Mission Valley Shopping Center - 1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA

When: Saturday, September 6 from 10 AM–1 PM

Who: All are welcome!

Website/Registration: familysafetyday.com

Cost: Free!

Contact: familysafetyday.com/#contact (scroll to bottom)

La Mesa Safety Fair

Where: La Mesa Police Department parking lot - 8085 University Ave., La Mesa, CA

When: Saturday, September 13 from 9 AM–1 PM

Who: All are welcome!

Website: Community Resources | La Mesa, CA - Official Website

Cost: Free!

Contact: Community Resources Phone - 619-463-6611

The City of Temecula invites your district’s high school students to attend our 17th Annual Temecula Valley College and Vocational Fair at the Promenade Temecula Mall.

In past years, the fair has welcomed over 10,000 students and more than 350 representatives from colleges, vocational schools, and military branches. The event provides juniors and seniors with the chance to meet directly with representatives, ask questions, and explore their options after graduation.

Event details:
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92591

Students are encouraged to attend, and admission is free. Registration is not required, but students may pre-register through StriveScan or HERE to receive a barcode for quicker check-in and to share their information easily with colleges.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid / FAFSA - Opens October 1

CSU Application - Opens October 1, Deadline November 30

UC Application - Opens August 1, Deadline December 1

Contact Ms. Sanchez for other important dates and deadlines relating to college applications and scholarships!

SUPPORT for College Students - Early College Canvas course!!

All Students have access to the BHS Early College Canvas course, which contains information on how to access support resources at Palomar College. This includes:

Disability Resource Center

For more information on the Early College program, check out our Student & Family Handbook!

FAFSA Support Resources from Sallie Mae

Also, it’s never too early to start thinking about scholarships! A scholarship that’s quick and easy to apply for is Sallie’s $2,000 No Essay Scholarship. It takes less than two minutes to enter, and no essay is required. Better yet, we give a scholarship out monthly, so students can enter every month!

ALL Students have been enrolled into Counseling Corner in Canvas. This resource on Canvas has a lot of great resources to support students with college and career preparation, taking college classes, and more!

Ms. Eryn Barker

Early College/CTE Coordinator

I am happy to say that this is my eighth year at Bonsall High School, 3rd 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 by creating and expanding programs so our students can take college classes and discovering opportunities and career goals through the Early College program, CTE Pathways and the NEW BHS Academies!

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:

Email: laurenne.sanchezgutierrez@bonsallusd.com

Early College Pathway Specialist

In my eight years at BHS, I have taught English, Spanish, and History, as well as electives like Speech and Debate and Native American Studies. I am excited to step into the role of Early College Pathway Specialist. Whether inside or outside the classroom, I am dedicated to helping students discover their passions and achieve their goals while keeping their future in focus. In this new role, I aim to continue this mission by building on the innovative foundation established by Ms. Eryn Barker and embracing our partnership with Palomar College. I look forward to working with you all in the coming year!

Contact information:

Email: greg.hinchliff@bonsallusd.com

Bonsall HS College & Career Center

Email:

For Early College Support (Students & Parents): greg.hinchliff@bonsallusd.com

For Early College & CTE Programming: 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