1. 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

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

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

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

5. 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!!!!

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

7. “People Like Me…”
Video from AVID Center

8. 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
Phone: (707)
Mrs. Shari Patterson, Rm. G6/B17
AVID Elective & Social Science Dept. Chair
Phone: (707)
Mrs. Jeannie Mena, Counseling Office
AVID Site Team member
Phone: (707)
Dr. William Cushman, Admin. Office
Assistant Admin., AVID Admin.
Phone: (707)