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UPWARD BOUND
Upward Bound is a federally-funded program that
provides FREE academic support services to
disadvantaged students whose dream is to graduate
from a 4-year college.
The program provides assistance to participants
during all four years of high school, guides them
through the college-application process, and
prepares them for their first year in college.
Services Provided
Upward Bound provides all its students with services
that will help them succeed in high school and in
college.
Academic Year
In the Fall and Spring semesters, Upward Bound
provides weekly services to students. Usually, this
means tutoring, mentoring, advising, and academic
enrichment work-shops. All of these are held after
school hours at their own high school.
Every report card cycle, there is a field trip to
reward students who met their goals. In these field
trips, students may visit in-state colleges, local
museums, and other places of interest.
College-Bound Activities
Additional activities, such as preparing for the
PSAT, SAT and ACT, are required of all juniors and
seniors, who nearing important deadlines. UB walks
students through the college application process and
advice them regarding financial aid and
scholarships.
Summer Session
The summer session is a 6-week residential camp
where students get a glimpse of the real college
life. Chaperoned by counselors, students stay in the
dorms during the week and go home on weekends.
During the summer, students;
· Attend academic classes
· Prepare for the upcoming school year
· Receive mentoring from college students
· Develop leadership and social skills
· Explore career opportunities
· Participate in recreational activities
· Perform community service
· Go on educational field trips
· Work on college-bound activities
· Learn to navigate a college campus
Commitment involved
Getting to college requires planning, commitment,
and dedication. Upward Bound provides the tools to
achieve this goal, but expects students to do their
part, by fully committing to the program. This
means:
· Actively participating in all academic year
activities,
· Attending the residential summer session,
· Completing all college-bound assignments, and
· Staying in the program until high school
graduation and enrollment in college.
Parent Participation
Parents are an important part of Upward Bound.
Parental support is crucial to a student’s college
plans. As such, Upward Bound has activities to
inform, train, and advice parents of their child’s
progress, achievements, and needs.
Parents are required to attend one activity each
semester, usually at the beginning of the semester
in the evenings or weekends. Events are planned well
in advance to allow parents sufficient time to add
them their to their busy schedules.
Typically, these events cover:
· Surviving high school
· Understanding teenagers
· Working with the school’s administration
· Helping students develop study skills
· Assisting students in choosing a career
· College admissions
· College entrance exams
· Federal financial aid
· Scholarships
Chaperone and volunteer
opportunities are available to parents.
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Is Upward Bound for you?
Upward Bound may be for you if:
Your goal is to earn a college degree
And
You are willing to commit yourself to pursuing this
goal
And
You live in a low-income household and/or your
parents do not currently have a college degree
And
You currently attend Austin, Wheatley, Sam Houston,
or Scarborough high school.
Call the Upward Bound office to confirm your
eligibility and to get started with the application
process!
Upward Bound
466 Farish Hall
Houston, TX 77204-5031
Phone: 713-743-8194
Fax: 713-743-4989
Website:
www.coe.uh.edu/upwardbound |
