THE AVID PROGRAM AT FHS The AVID program is for students who dream of going to college… But AVID students don’t just dream it, they learn the skills, use the tools & get the support to make COLLEGE happen!!! “AVID” stands for: Advancement Via Individual Determination

Unique Opportunities for Leadership & Service Guest Speakers Unique Opportunities for Leadership & Service

College Field Trips every Fall and Spring Semester Collaboration College Students Facilitate Tutorials Every Week Collaboration makes preparing for college FUN!!

FHS AVID IS FAMILY! In AVID, we support one another as we work hard to reach our college and career dreams!!

AVID IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY, BUT IT MIGHT BE PERFECT FOR YOU! ONLINE APPLICATION on FHS homepage. 2.0 and higher GPA Test Scores: Average or Above Good attendance and behavior Teacher rec’s welcome, not mandatory Application/ interview required Want success in honors or AP classes? Maybe you’ve struggled to get an A or a B? Not sure what college/career is for you? Worried about how to PAY for college?? Will you be “first in family” to go to college? Is English your 2nd language? Yes YOU CAN go to COLLEGE!!!!

Click the AVID icon to submit your app online!!! Fast & Easy!

“People Like Me…” Video from AVID Center

How to contact us: The counseling office can answer questions about the AVID/ College Readiness elective, or you can talk to these staff members. Mrs. Jennifer French, Rm. G4/B17 AVID Coordinator & Elective, Social Science Email: jenniferfr@fsusd.org Phone: (707) 438-3142 Mrs. Shari Patterson, Rm. G6/B17 AVID Elective & Social Science Dept. Chair Email: sharip@fsusd.org Phone: (707) 438-3141 Mrs. Jeannie Mena, Counseling Office AVID Site Team member Email: jeanniem@fsusd.org Phone: (707) 438-3025 Dr. William Cushman, Admin. Office Assistant Admin., AVID Admin. Email: williamc@fsusd.org Phone: (707) 438-3023