Blackburn Mentoring gives Glendale Unified students one mentor who helps them plan the week, keep A to G and graduation requirements on track and follow through, in person in Los Angeles or by video. A parent can join the free 20 minute intro call for high school students and get regular updates, which helps in families where parents and students navigate the school system in different languages.
Glendale Unified at a glance
Glendale Unified enrolled 25,281 students in 2025 to 2026 according to Ed-Data. The district says its students speak 35 different languages, and it lists seven dual language immersion programs, including Western Armenian, along with 32 career and technical education pathways and two early college academies (Glendale Unified).
That variety is a strength and it creates choices: an immersion track, a career pathway, an early college program or a traditional college prep schedule. Each one changes the four year plan, and a student who understands the trade offs early has more options later.
Graduation requirements and the A to G gap
The district’s high school academics page lists a minimum of 220 semester credits earned in grades 9 to 12 along with subject requirements; your student’s counselor has the current list for their class, and the state minimums are listed by the California Department of Education.
One thing every Glendale Unified family should know: finishing the district’s graduation requirements and being eligible for the University of California or California State University are not the same test. UC asks for 15 A to G courses with a grade of C or better, at least 11 of them done before senior year, and a 3.0 GPA for California residents, according to UC Admissions. Our free A to G checker and UC and CSU GPA calculator let a student see where they stand in a few minutes, and a mentor turns the gaps into a semester plan.
Calendar notes for Glendale families
Dates change every year, so always use the official calendar posted by Glendale Unified. A mentor builds the plan around the district’s grading periods rather than the week a report card arrives: the first four weeks of a semester, the run up to progress reports, finals and the return from winter and spring break are the moments to plan ahead for. For application windows, test dates and AP exams, see our school year calendar for Los Angeles families.
How mentoring supports Glendale students
- Choosing a pathway. A mentor helps the student think through immersion, career pathway and early college options against their goals, and brings questions to the counselor.
- Early college pace. College courses in high school mean bigger assignments with fewer reminders. Mentors help students keep two calendars at once.
- Bridging families and school. When a parent is less familiar with the US system, a mentor helps the student explain the plan at home and keeps the parent updated.
- Eighth grade to high school. A weekly planning routine before ninth grade makes the first semester that counts for UC and CSU much smoother.
In person or by video
Our team is based in Los Angeles. Glendale families can meet in person at a convenient, appropriate place agreed on the intro call or by video, with early morning, evening and weekend times.
How to start
- Take a short assessment. Tell us about your student and the goals. It takes about five minutes.
- Have a free 20 minute intro call. For high school students, a parent is welcome to join. We talk through fit, schedule and how your student would meet.
- Meet the mentor. New clients are matched with one mentor within two business days.
- Start the plan. Regular sessions by video, or in person in Los Angeles, with check ins between them.
Next door, see our guide to mentoring for Burbank USD students.
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Common questions
Can a mentor help us choose between an early college program and a traditional schedule?
A mentor helps the student weigh the options against their goals and prepare questions for the counselor, who makes placement decisions. The choice stays with the family.
Do parents need to speak English to take part?
Parents can join the intro call and get regular updates. Tell us your family’s needs on the assessment and we will talk through how updates can work best.
Is mentoring tutoring?
No. Mentors help with planning, routines, follow through and confidence. A tutor handles course content if needed.
How do sessions work?
Sessions happen in person in Los Angeles or by video, with early morning, evening and weekend times available.
Get started
Looking for a mentor for a Glendale Unified student? Call (888) 305 5422, email contact@blackburnmentoring.com or start with a short assessment. A member of our team reviews every assessment personally and sets up a free 20 minute intro call.
Free, by video, 20 minutes, with a member of our team. Weekdays 9 to 5 Pacific.