Upward Bound

Goals & Activities

Goals of the Program

  • Participant will have a GPA of 2.5 of better on a 4.0 scale at the end of the school year
  • Participant will achieve at least proficient level on state assessments in reading, language arts, and math
  • Participant will continue in school each year into the next grade level or will graduate from secondary school with a regular secondary school diploma
  • Participant will complete a rigorous secondary school program of study
  • A prior participant who graduated from high school will enroll in a program of postsecondary education by fall term immediately following high school
  • Participant who is enrolled in postsecondary program of study will attain either an associate or bachelor’s degree within six years following high school graduation

Activities

Academic Year

  • Participate in tutoring, workshops, field trips and cultural activities
  • Prepare for the ACT
  • Learn about financial aid and literacy and apply for financial aid
  • Take college hop tours

Summer Component

  • Participate for two weeks in core curricula classes selected from math, science, English, social studies, foreign language, study skills and computer science; elective courses may be included
  • Take college hop and industry tours
  • Participate in cultural enrichment activities such as theatre shows, museums, zoos, etiquette banquets, etc.

Residential Component

  • Live two weeks on college campus
  • Participate in core curricula classes taught by college faculty
  • Participate in social activities
  • Learn student success strategies