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Tutoring Programs

Learning Resource Center

Veterans Day & Thanksgiving Recess Holiday Closure

The Learning Resource Center tutoring services will be closed on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Observance
  • Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 26–29 — Thanksgiving Recess

Support for Academic Success

If you need help in a class, you're not alone! We offer tutoring programs to help you succeed with your academic goals.

  • Use all available resources early to get the best start in your classes.
  • We are here to help!
  • Watch our Introduction to the LRC video.
  • And if you have issues signing in, email LRC@fhda.edu.

 

 

Foothill College Virtual Tutoring

Sept. 21–Dec. 11 • Fall 2020

We use Zoom to pair you with a tutor. You'll need a quiet space and a computer with a microphone to participate.

Go TO LRC Tutoring CenteR

Steps to Meet with a Tutor

  1. CHECK Tutoring Program Hours below for specific subjects.
  2. LOG INTO LRC Tutoring Online Drop In System
  3. FOLLOW THE PROMPT to make a Drop In selection. (Note: The Drop In button will be inactive during hours when no tutoring is available in the LRC.)

NOTE: You can access the LRC Tutoring Center while in Canvas, too.

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  • Select the Student Support Portal icon on the left menu.
  • Look for the Tutoring tile.

Tutoring Program Hours

Pass the Torch (Peer-to-peer tutoring for core courses in English, ESLL and Math)

Fall Hours (Sept. 21-Dec. 11)

Study Team Meetings Hours

Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m–4 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.–noon

Pass the Torch teams will meet online via ZOOM, according to team schedules.  For more information, contact Elvia Herrera by email at herreraelvia@fhda.edu.

 

Visit Pass the Torch website to learn more about the program.

STEM Center (Accounting, Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Math, Networking, Physics, The Garden, The Village)

Fall Hours (Sept. 21-Dec. 6)


Drop-In Tutoring
MONDAY-FRIDAY
  • Noon–8 p..m. (Chemistry, CS, Math, Physics)
  • Noon–4 p.m. (Accounting and Economics)

 

MONDAY-THURSDAY CS-ONLY EXTENDED HOURS

  • 8 p.m–Midnight (tutoring available for CS only)
SATURDAY
  • Noon–4 p.m. (Chemistry, CS, Math, Physics)
SUNDAY EXTENDED CS-ONLY EXTENDED HOURS
  • Noon–Midnight (tutoring available for CS only)
Networking Tutor Hours:  TBD
For topic-specific tutor availability, see STEM Center Lab Hours
Availability of Group Study Rooms in the Learning Resource Center (LRC): You are welcomed to bring your study group to LRC Tutoring Online, and request the LRC Host to place you in a "Group Study Room". Also inform the Host how many classmates you expect to join. When you do need support from a Faculty Tutor, sign in via https://foothill.edu/tutoring/ , then return to the LRC Lobby and inform the LRC Host the Group Study room you are already in.

Math & Science Handouts

Visit STEM Center website to learn more about the program.

Teaching & Learning Center (Support with reading and writing for all subjects)

Fall Hours (Sept. 21-Dec. 11)

Drop-in Tutoring

Monday–Friday: Noon–8 p.m.
Saturday: Noon–4 p.m.

NCEL Conversation Practice

Tuesday & Thursday:  10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.





 


Visit Teaching & Learning Center website to learn more about the program.

NetTutor (24/7 online tutoring)

For hours when the Teaching & Learning Center (TLC), STEM Center, and Pass the Torch are closed, or for subjects not covered by Foothill's tutoring centers, you can get additional online tutoring support from NetTutor, a 24/7 online tutoring service. For more information about NetTutor, please visit Online Learning Tutoring Services.

Resources for Using Zoom

Specialized Programs

We have Summer Bridge for Math and English and MPS for Math 10 Statistics. Check out options below.

English Bridge

Provides a summer review session for students interested in preparing for an English placement retest.

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EOPS

State-funded program serving students who are financially and educationally disadvantaged. Includes one-on-one tutoring.

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Math Performance Success

Would you like extra help with Math 10: Statistics?

If yes, the MPS program provides support to help you complete your general education, transfer and associate degree math requirement.

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Math Summer Bridge

Summer review session for students preparing for a math placement retest.

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COVID-19 Update: All Tutoring Centers will be CLOSED for in-person tutoring through Dec. 11, 2020.

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