Counseling Office

Counseling Office Hours

A counseling office is open Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clerical staff can with assist with general counseling information and to facilitate contact with counselors or the Administrative Director of Secondary Counseling Services. To reach the Counseling Office clerical staff, email counseling@ecrchs.net.

Counseling Office #1 - Students with last names beginning with the letters A-K:

• Roxanna Reyes
• Phone: 818-595-7524
• Email: r.reyes@ecrchs.net

Counseling Office #2 - Students with last names beginning with the letters L-Z:

• Julianna Murguia
• Phone: 818-595-7514
• Email: j.murguia@ecrchs.net

 

Link to Annual School Counseling Calendar

Meet Our Counseling Department 

• El Camino currently has ten academic counselors and three college counselors
• Students are assigned a counselor based on last name or specialized program
• Email is the fastest method of communication
  • Please allow 24 – 48 hours for a response
  • If you have not received a response from the counselor after 48 hours, you may reach out to the Office Assistant from that office to help facilitate contact

Please take a moment to get to know our counselors and counseling staff below!

Counseling Department Clerical Staff

Ms. Roxanna Reyes, Office Assistant (Last names A – K)

Counseling Office #1

Email: r.reyes@ecrchs.net Phone: 818-595-7500 x7524

 

Ms. Julianna Murguía, Administrative Assistant (Last names L – Z)

Counseling Office #2

Email: j.murguia@ecrchs.net      Phone: 818-595-7514

Mrs. Marta Franco, Registrar (Transcripts)

Admissions & Records

Email: m.franco@ecrchs.net      Phone: 818-595-7522 Fax: 818-595-7578

Mr. Evan Coleman, Administrative Assistant

FLEX Office

Email: e.coleman@ecrchs.net      Phone: 818-595-7500 x8848

 

School Counselors by Alpha Breakdown / Special Program

Last Names: A / ELD

Ms. Stefanie Bero, School Counselor / Intervention Coordinator

Counseling Office #1

Email: s.bero@ecrchs.net      Phone: 818-595-7500 x7567

Ms. Bero earned her Bachelor of Science from SUNY Geneseo, located in western New York, and majored in elementary education, special education, and psychology. After obtaining her teaching credentials in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities, she worked in a K-12 district in New York but ultimately decided to pursue counseling. She earned her Educational Specialist and Master of Education from the University of Florida, specializing in school counseling and mental health counseling. Ms. Bero holds a Pupil Personnel Services credential and an Administrative Services credential and has been working at El Camino Real Charter High School since 2011.

Ms. Bero spends most of her time with her husband and two sons. She enjoys being active, watching football (especially the Florida Gators and the Buffalo Bills), and traveling.

Last Names: B - Ek

Ms. Xenia Paniagua, School Counselor

Counseling Office #1

Email: x.paniagua@ecrchs.net      Phone: 818-595-7500 x7526

Ms. Paniagua earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history with a minor in political science from UCLA in 2005. After spending time working with K-12 students in different capacities, in 2014, she earned a Master of Arts degree in counseling with a PPS credential in School Counseling from Loyola Marymount University. Ms. Paniagua has been a high school counselor since 2014 and a proud member of El Camino Real Charter High School since 2015.

Last Names: El - Jh

Mr. David Lee, School Counselor

Counseling Office #1

Email: d.lee@ecrchs.net      Phone: 818-595-7500 x7542

Mr. Lee earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from BIOLA University. After obtaining his Master of Science degree in Counseling, with emphasis in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, combined with PPS and CWA credential from CSULA, he was hired by John Burroughs Middle School where he did his internship. He was also a counselor at Palisades Charter High School before he went to Texas to pursue his PhD in Educational Research. Although he has been putting off his dissertation for over 10 years, he claims that he will return to it one day.

Mr. Lee also holds a certificate in College Counseling and Student Services and was a National Board Certified Counselor and National Board Certified School Counselor. He also has taught undergraduate and graduate level college classes at University of North Texas, CSULA, CSUN, and Southern California Seminary.

Mr. Lee spends most of his time with his wife and two sons, often exploring caves and caverns around the country. He is a coffee aficionado and enjoys playing and watching all types of sports.

Last Names: Ji - Ln / Students with IEPs (A – K)

Mr. Jesus Contreras, School Counselor

Counseling Office #2

Email: j.contreras@ecrchs.net      Phone: 818-595-7500 x7560

Mr. Contreras earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with an emphasis in Film and Television Production with a minor in Spanish from California Lutheran University in 2015. He went on to earn a Master of Science in Counseling and PPS with a Child Welfare and Attendance specialization in 2018. For two years he worked as a counselor at Daisy Gibson Elementary school in Littlerock, California. Mr. Contreras enjoys working with high school students.

Mr. Contreras enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his wife. He enjoys playing sports and attending sporting events. He is a die-hard USC football fan. Fight on!

Last Names: Lo - Mn / Students with IEPs (L – Z)

Mr. Stephen Perry, School Counselor

Counseling Office #2

Email: s.perry@ecrchs.net      Phone: 818-595-7500 x7562

Mr. Perry earned his Bachelor of Science in psychology from California Lutheran University in 2005, and went on to earn his Master of Science in counseling and guidance in 2008. Mr. Perry holds his PPS credential and has since earned his Master in Educational Leadership from Cal State, Northridge. He has been an academic counselor at El Camino Real Charter High School since 2011.

Mo - Nf / FLEX / Ind Study

Mrs. Lynsey Shano, School Counselor

FLEX Office / Counseling Office #2

Email: l.shano@ecrchs.net      Phone: 818-595-7500 x8849

Mrs. Shano earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from San Diego State University. She also earned her Master of Arts in Educational Counseling and Educational Administration. She has a PPS credential and an Administrative Services credential. She has been a counselor at El Camino Real Charter High School since 2011 and is a proud ECR alum. ECR is her home! Her family is everything to her and they enjoy playing sports, traveling together and being outdoors.  

Last Names: Ng - Sa 

Mrs. Tara Hopkins, School Counselor

Counseling Office #2

Email: t.hopkins@ecrchs.net      Phone: 818-595-7500 x7527

Mrs. Hopkins is an El Camino alum! While at El Camino she was a part of the varsity cheer team and was a competitive gymnast for over 10 years. Mrs. Hopkins earned her Bachelor's degree in Child Development from CSUN in 2014. Shortly after, she completed her double masters degree in Psychology from Phillips Graduate University. She majored in Marriage Family Therapy and school counseling, earning a PPS credential. Mrs. Hopkins loves to travel, cook, stay active, and loves the beach. Fun facts - Mrs. Hopkins is 5 feet short and she’s allergic to a lot of random things including pistachios and cashews. 

Last Names: Sb - Z

Mr. Doug Coleman, School Counselor

Counseling Office #2

Email: d.coleman@ecrchs.net      Phone: 818-595-7500 x7516

Mr. Coleman earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business from CSUN, where he then went on to earn his Multiple Subject Teaching credential. Prior to coming to ECR, he was a teacher for the Las Virgenes Unified School District for ten years. He earned a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Guidance with a PPS credential from California Lutheran University. Mr. Coleman was the boys’ varsity volleyball coach for nine years.

College Counselors

Last Names: A – L

Mr. Justin Graham, College Counselor / International Student Counselor

College and Career Center

Email: j.graham@ecrchs.net Phone: 818-595-7500 x7566

Mr. Graham, along with his three brothers, is an El Camino alum. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Humboldt State University, where he majored in psychology and played intercollegiate football as a defensive back. Shortly after, he received his Master of Arts in school counseling with a PPS credential from Phillips Graduate Institute, and another Master of Arts in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies with a Tier 1 Administrative Credential from CSUN.

Mr. Graham was a counselor at Paul Revere Charter Middle School for 6 years. He received the Founder’s Day Award in 2012-13 for Excellence in Education. He coached JV/Varsity football at Palisades Charter High School for 3 years and was the varsity defensive backs/running backs coach for 5 seasons at ECR.

Mr. Graham’s favorite professional athletic teams are the LA Dodgers and football in general. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, and his friends. His advice towards academic success is: “Study hard; study smart; and most importantly – study with comprehension.”

Last Names: M - Z

Mrs. Sylvia Yi, College Counselor

College and Career Center

Email: s.yi@ecrchs.net      Phone: 818-595-7500 x7549

Sylvia Yi has a BA in History from UC Berkeley. She started her career as a teacher and worked as a guidance counselor as well; but she currently enjoys working as a college counselor and helping students with college and career goals.

Please visit the College and Career Center tab or click here to be directed to our College and Career Center page and resources.

Click here for course catalogue

 

 

EL CAMINO REAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• English 9AB, 10AB, 11AB, 12AB (40 credits)

• Math (20 credits)

• Health (5 credits)

• World History AB (10 credits)

• US History AB (10 credits)

• Government/Economics (10 credits)

• Biology AB (10 credits)

• Physical Science AB (10 credits)

• PE (20 credits)

• Visual Performing Arts (10 credits)

• Technology (10 credits)

• Electives (75 credits)

Total Credits Needed for Graduation (230 credits)

Service Learning (a project must be completed in economics/government)

Career Pathway (discussion w/counselor about career path)

Physical Fitness Test: Pass is not required for graduation but a student must remain in PE until passed

• Each class passed with a “D” or higher is worth 5 credits

 

A-G REQUIREMENTS

• A: History/Social Science (2 years)

• B: English (4 years)

• C: Mathematics (3 years*)

• D: Laboratory Science (2 years*)

• E: Language other than English (2 years*)

• F: Visual Performing Arts (1 year)

• G: College Preparatory Elective (1 year)
• Minimum requirements needed for 4-year college
• Completing requirements does NOT guarantee entrance to any college

• Meet with a counselor regarding your college/career goals to track progress

• A-G classes must be passed with a “C” or higher

 

ECRCHS is proud to offer a Wellness Center, located in room T-30, for our school community.

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Thank you to our Wellness Committee for their vision, hard work, and dedication to mental health awareness

• The Schmitt Family
• Stefanie Bero
• Johanna Johnston
• Luna Lermanda Del Aguila
• Jacob Friedberg and 6th per. Woodshop
• Ulises Durate
• Zasha Endres
• Juan Alba
• Dean Bennett
• David Hussey
• Friends Of ECR
• Active Minds ECRCHS Club
• Guadalupe Paez
• SAGE School Based Therapists
• ECR Counselors

Although grades are updated frequently in Aeries, progress marks are populated in "Grades" in the Student/Parent Portal every five weeks.  Final (20 week) marks are finalized and are added to the students' transcripts. 

Remember that class grades can be accessed at any time through Aeries.

If you do not have an Aeries account, please contact sis@ecrchs.net with the subject line: NEED ACCESS. Make sure to include your student’s name and birth date in the email. 

Spring 2026 Semester

• 5 Week Marks: February 20 (posted on Aeries)
  • end of marking period: February 13
• Mid-Term (10 Week) Marks: March 27 (posted on Aeries)  
  • end of marking period: March 20
• 15 Week Marks: May 8 (posted on Aeries)
  • end of marking period: May 1
• Final (20 Week) Marks: June 8 (posted on Aeries)
  • end of marking period: June 5

Use this page to easily access commonly used school forms.

COUNSELING FORMS:

• Class Placement Waiver: If you wish to take a different class or level than is recommended by your counselor, you must read and complete this form.

• Dropping an Academic Class Form: If you wish to drop an academic class, you must complete this form.

 

Note: You must have a conversation with your counselor before turning in any of the above forms. Completing a form does not guarantee that your request will be granted.

Planning Sheet Downloads

Use the following to download the planning sheet for your corresponding grade.  *Reminder - please use your grade for NEXT school year.

9th Grade Planning Packet  

9th grade planning sheet

10th Grade Planning Sheet

11th Grade Planning Sheet

12th Grade Planning Sheet

TRANSCRIPT FORMS:

• Transcript Request: Use this form to request official school transcripts. (See Transcripts page under the Academics tab for more information)