What is the Peer Advocates Program?
What is the Peer Advocates Program?
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Program Mission
Program Mission
The mission of the Peer Advocates Program is to create an accepting community on campus and empower peers through peer education and support, along with student advocacy and action.
Program Description & Structure
Program Description & Structure
Peer Advocates attend A-period morning sessions, where curriculum-based lessons and community circles focus on social and emotional growth, and help promote our goal of fostering understanding, inclusivity and community at Foothill.
Peer Advocates support our school community through student outreach, including new student orientation & welcome, peer mentoring, ACCESS workshops, classroom presentations and more.
Peer Advocates strive to be the students on campus that you can reach out to when you need support about something specific or when you just need someone to talk to.
About Peer Advocates - Informational Video
About Peer Advocates - Informational Video
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PEERVID.movApplication 2025-26
Application 2025-26
If you are interested in applying to be a Peer Advocate for next year, we will be accepting applications soon. See below for information and make sure you know exactly what Peer Advocates do and what the program entails before you apply. Current Peer Advocates will host several picnics on the quad lawn over the next couple of weeks to answer your questions about the program.
A few notes about being eligible to apply:
A few notes about being eligible to apply:
Current 9th, 10th and 11th graders may apply.
You must be available during A-period, as we meet during A-period every Tuesday and Thursday.
Peer Advocates can earn volunteer hours for the program, but it is not a class, and students therefore do not earn course credits. It is also not a club.
What we look for in a Peer Advocate:
What we look for in a Peer Advocate:
We are looking for a diverse group of students who embody the character traits we value at Foothill and would make a solid peer leader. We want students who exhibit strong leadership skills, are comfortable speaking in front of others, are kind, compassionate, responsible, trustworthy, demonstrate emotional maturity, a positive mindset and are the type of student a peer would feel comfortable talking and relating to.
Please complete the application process ONLY once you have reviewed the below information and have a clear idea about what the Peer Advocates Program IS and IS NOT.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Students interested in Applying to be a Peer Advocate should check out all links below.
Applications will be available soon and information will be posted on this page.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apps due 4/4/25
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apps due 4/4/25
Application Link HERE (bit.ly/fhspeerapp)
Interview (dates TBD once we have closed applications)
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What do Peer Advocates Do?
What do Peer Advocates Do?
Our Peer Advocates program continues to grow, as we add more ways to support a variety of student programs and events on campus.
These are some of the school programs that Peer Advocates help support.
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Freshmen Orientation
Together with Link Crew, Peer Advocates help with Freshmen Orientation events.
New-to-PUSD Student Orientation & Welcome
Peer Advocates welcome new students to Foothill throughout the year, through a mini orientation and personalized campus tour.
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
Peer Advocates provide one-on-one peer mentorship for Freshmen, or any student wanting support and guidance in high school.
Lunch Buddies
Peer Advocates provide a safe place for students who may need or want a place to have lunch or may need help with building their social relationships.
BTSN Parent Campus Guides
Peer Advocates help show parents around campus, direct them to specific classrooms, and help answer any questions they may have during Back-to-School-Night.
Wellness Week
Peer Advocates help support activities and events during Wellness Week (Fall), to explore the various dimensions of wellness and to foster an environment of well-being and self-care.
ACCESS workshops
Peer Advocates host ACCESS workshops during the course of the year to support all students. Topics/workshops may include:
Finals study support
FAQs about scheduling
Classroom Presentations
Peer Advocates visit classrooms and lead presentations and community circles on topics that are important to students:
Why Words Matter (Spring 2022)
Building Resilience and Practicing Gratitude (Spring 2023)
The Weight of Our Words (Spring 2024)
Managing Stress & Mental Health (Spring 2025)
Middle School Visits & Presentations
Peer Advocates visit our feeder middle schools and lead classroom presentations on important topics like Suicide Prevention (presented with School Counselor supervision & support).
Incoming Freshmen Support
Peer Advocates host and run Zoom sessions (Winter/Spring) to review high school scheduling information and FAQs about the transition to high school for rising 8th graders.
Health Classes Presentations
Peer Advocates present information with the counselors on Mental Health topics in 9th grade during their Health semester.
CA Student Mental Health Week
Peer Advocates help support California Student Mental Health Awareness Week events and activities (May).
Contact Us
Contact Us
Monica Wharton (Program Coordinator): mwharton@pleasantonusd.net
Lunch with Peer Advocates
Lunch with Peer Advocates
Lunch with Peer Advocates (1).pdfAny student is welcome to join the Peer Advocates on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Room B-16.
Our space is open for anyone needing a smaller, cozier setting to connect with other students.
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