Career & College Readiness

10,000 Degrees helps students from low-income backgrounds get to and through college. Our dedicated staff member at Lower Lake High School provides support through various activities throughout the year.

Visit the 10,000 Degrees website for more information.

Advanced Placement courses are rigorous, college-level courses offered in high schools by the College Board, designed to challenge students and prepare them for college-level work. These courses are structured like introductory college courses and are followed by a standardized exam. Successful completion of AP courses and exams can lead to college credit or advanced placement in college.

The Advantage

• Challenge yourself with rigorous, college-level curriculum
• Earn college credit and save money on tuition with qualifying exam scores
• Stand out to college admissions officers who recognize AP achievement
• Develop critical thinking and study skills that ensure college success

Your AVID Advantage

• Master the WICOR method (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) used by top students
• Learn alongside a family of motivated peers who push each other to excel
• Develop study skills that will make college courses manageable, not overwhelming
• Gain insider knowledge about college admissions from visiting university representatives
• Build confidence through public speaking and leadership opportunities

• Agriculture & Natural Resources
  From floral design to animal science, cultivate skills for various careers in agriculture
• Education, Child Development, & Family Services
  Shape future generations and make a meaningful difference in children's lives
• Food Service & Hospitality
  Turn your passion for culinary arts into a rewarding career in one of the world's largest industries
• Public Safety
  Prepare for high-impact careers in law enforcement, emergency services, and community protection

• Software & Systems Development
  Code your future in one of today's highest-paying and fastest-growing tech fields
• Transportation
  Get hands-on with automotive technology and engineering in an industry that's always in motion
• Welding & Materials Joining
  Master high-demand skills that can spark careers in construction, manufacturing, and artistic metalwork

The Advantage

• Fast-track your college degree while completing high school requirements
• Explore college-level subjects that interest you most
• Build confidence in your academic abilities before graduating high school
• Save thousands of dollars in future college tuition costs
• Strengthen your college applications with proven college-level success

The Advantage

• Graduate with significant college credits already completed, saving time and money
• Get comfortable with college-level expectations before officially enrolling
• Accelerate your path to a college degree by up to two years

Program Features

• Daily elective class
• Weekend workshops and field trips
• Mandatory six-week summer program
• Focus on 21st Century Education including:
  • Social and environmental justice
  • Media literacy
  • Critical thinking and dialogue