College Readiness
College Partnership Program (CPP)
The College Partnership Program provides students who represent a traditionally underrepresented population in higher education opportunities to visit college campuses, participate in free SAT preparation classes and assistance with completing college and scholarship applications. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in core classes. Application required.
CPP Contacts
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
AVID provides students support through a school site team made up of teachers, counselors and an administrator. Students in Grades 9-12 are recommended to the program by school personnel and are required to take an AVID elective course to learn skills that are used in college-level courses. Students must maintain a 2.0 and above and take at least one honor level course in high school.
AVID Contacts
- Biology Teacher, HS
College Access Fairfax
Project Discovery provides students resources and tools to successfully transition to post-secondary education. College campus visits, scholarships, and workshops are available. This program serves students in Grades 10-12
Pathway to the Baccalaureate & Pathway Connections
Pathway to the Baccalaureate Program provides structured support to students as they make the transition from high school to Northern Virginia Community College and transfer to 4-year institutions. Services include one-on-one meetings with a Pathway counselor and personalized support with each step of the college application process