AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID Classes are designed to prepare students to qualify and apply to four-year universities/colleges. AVID is a four (4) year program. Students enrolled in this program are required to complete weekly timed writings and analytical discourses in all subjects. In addition, students are required to make oral presentations to the class on topics related to career searches, college entrance, contemporary issues, and social concerns.

Career Technical Education (CTE) engages students in a dynamic, hands-on learning experience that results in the mastery of specific career and academic skills. CTE prepares youth and adults for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers. CTE pathways provide students with the technical, academic and employability knowledge they need for success in college and beyond.

The WCHS Performing Arts Academy (PAA) brings a high level performing arts education to a public high school. Students not only get the high quality training that a performing arts school offers but they get all of the experiences of a comprehensive high school. Once accepted into the PAA students will work to refine their individual skills through an exclusive class, Professional Practices, exclusive opportunities and trips. In addition, students will receive private lessons/coachings and will work with a wide variety of highly professional Teaching Artists who are currently working in the performing arts industry.

West Covina High School Peer Counseling I is the first course in our Wellness Program. Peer Counseling I will introduce students to the skills with self discovery as well as communication skills necessary to counsel their peers. Peer Counseling I delves into the various topics of Mental Health and Wellness. When students complete Peer Counseling I, they will be enrolled into Peer Counseling II where they serve as Peer Counselors/Mentors in our WCHS Wellness Center.

• Dual enrollment classes are college level classes that allow students to earn credit for BOTH high school and college credit.
• 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students can be enrolled in two academic institutions at once. Specifically at WCHS, we partner with Mt. San Antonio College to offer college level classes.
• We offer up to five dual enrollment courses per school year.
• Taking dual enrollment classes at WCHS provides students with college level studies while still allowing them to take part in the full high school experience.

The overarching mission of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program is to develop citizens of character. The program is built on and emphasizes the three core values of the United States Air Force: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do.

The AFJROTC curriculum focuses on the development of values-based leaders, as well as the foundational principles and applications of air and space resources. Students are encouraged to participate in the program throughout their high school careers.

There are over 102,000 AFJROTC cadets assigned to over 850 high schools both in the United States and overseas.