Welcome to the Pacifica High School Guidance Department

Our mission is to support every student’s academic, personal, and career growth through comprehensive and compassionate guidance. We are committed to developing meaningful programs and strategies that address the diverse needs of our student body.

At Pacifica High, our counselors are dedicated to empowering students socially and academically, fostering career exploration and readiness, and encouraging thoughtful, responsible decision-making every step of the way. Feel free to contact us at (714) 663-6575 and follow up on our Instagram Page. 

	Ms. Faviola Campos                 A-De  [email protected]  School Counselor /Co-Lead 8th Grade Parent Night Co-coordinator Awards Night - Co-coordinator Master Schedule Co-coordinator  PSAT Coordinator Registration Co-coordinator Summer Access Coordinator Summer School Coordinator
	Ms. Sara Williams                   Df-K [email protected]  School Counselor/Co-Lead 8th Grade Parent Night Co-Coordinator All Grade Level Night Lead CAASPP Co-lead CCGI Coordinator CORE  Dual Enrollment/CTE Lead Master Schedule Co-coordinator Mental Health Liaison Registration Co-coordinator
	Ms. Christina Santacruz    L-Nguyen, J  [email protected] School Counselor Awards Night Coordinator Credit Recovery/Edgenuity Coordinator Cal Grant Coordinator Financial Aid Coordinator Scholarship Liaison Senior Celebration Support
	Mr. George Ocean        Nguyen, K.- Sg [email protected] School Counselor AP Coordinator GATE Coordinator  Legends Liaison NCAA/NAIA Compliance Specialist  Simon Scholars Seal of Biliteracy Lead Webpage Engineer
	Ms. Esther Wu                      Sh-Z [email protected] School Counselor CAASPP Lead College Boost Supervisor College Rep. Coordinator College Workshop Coordinator Community College Field Trip Coordinator Concurrent Enrollment Lead Counseling Newsletter Publisher/Social Media  Senior Celebration Lead QuestBridge/College Prep Scholars Liaison
	Ms. Beatriz Flores [email protected] Guidance Clerk APEX Support Counseling Support Data Confirmation Support Mail Verifications Parchment/Transcript Support Parent Square Support Records Request Registration SAT/ACT Fee Waivers Work Permits
	Mrs. Evangelina Sears [email protected] Registrar Aeries Tech Support Cal Grant Support Data Confirmation Support Diplomas ELC Coordinator  Mail Verifications  Name Changes NCAA/NAIA Support Parchment Coordinator Registration

The Pacifica High School Guidance Department offers a wide range of resources to help students prepare for life after high school. Our services include:

• High School Course Planning to meet A-G and college entrance requirements

• Testing Information for PSAT, ACT, SAT, AP, and CAASPP exams

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisement and Enrollment

• Personalized College and Career Planning tailored to each student’s goals

• Support with College Applications, letters of recommendation, and admissions processes

• On-Campus Visits with College/Career Representatives 

• Financial Aid and Scholarship Guidance, including FAFSA and local scholarship opportunities

• Community College Exploration and enrollment support including field trip opportunities

• Military Service Information and recruiter contacts for interested students

The Pacifica High School Guidance Department is also committed to helping students stay on track for graduation and long-term success. Our academic support services include:

• Development of a Personalized Academic Plan for each student

• Pre-Enrollment Orientation covering the scheduling process and graduation requirements

• Course Registration, Scheduling, and Program Adjustments at the beginning of the year

• Parent Conferences and coordination of parent-teacher meetings

• Counseling Support and Community Referrals for students with special needs