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About Upward
Bound
Since We Have Limited Availability And A High Number Of Students Who Are Competing For These Limited Positions, It Is Imperative That All Supporting Documents Are Submitted As Well As To Ensure That The Application Is Thoroughly Completed To Include All Signatures.
About
Our Objectives
The project is designed to achieve six student objectives. We have developed a comprehensive plan for evaluating progress in meeting these objectives.
- Academic Performance-Grade Point Average (GPA): 65% of participants served during the project year will have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better on a four-point scale at the end of the school year.
- Performance on Standardized Test-55% of UB students served during the project year, will have achieved at the proficient level on state assessments in reading/language arts and math.
- Secondary School Retention and Graduation– 85% of project participants served during the project year will continue in school for the next academic year, at the next grade level, or will have graduated from secondary school with a regular secondary school diploma.
- Secondary School Graduation (rigorous secondary school program of study)- 40% of all current and prior year UB participants, who at the time of entrance into the project had and expected high school graduation date in the school year, will complete a rigorous secondary school program of study and graduate in that school year with a regular secondary school diploma.
- Postsecondary Enrollment-70% of all current and prior UB participants, who at the time of entrance into the project had an expected high school graduation date in the school year, will enroll in a program of postsecondary education by the fall term immediately following high school graduation or will have received notification, by the fall term immediately following high school, from an institution of higher education, of acceptance but deferred enrollment until the next academic semester (e.g. spring semester).
- Postsecondary Completion- 40% of participants who enrolled in a program of postsecondary education, by the fall term immediately following high school graduation or by the next academic term (e.g., spring term) as a result of acceptance by deferred enrollment, will attain either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree within six years following graduation from high school.
Schools Served
Garinger High School
East Mecklenburg High School
Rocky River High School
Independence High School
Academic Services
Services Provided (ALL FREE!)
Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 – 6:00pm on site at AICC office.
Monday through Thursday from 3:00 – 6:00pm online tutoring. Online tutoring can be accessed by clicking here:
First and third Saturday of each month from 9:00am-1:00pm. The sessions may include educational field trips and traditional classroom instruction by certified teachers within the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
Participants are assigned a professional advisor who visits with students to monitor academic progress and assist in the removal of barriers to academic success. Each student receives an individual Educational Action Plan (EAP) which outlines his/her academic goals for the semester, provides remedies for academic problems and gives feedback for the improvement in academic performance. EAPs are monitored and discussed with each student three times a year. Discussions will also include college admissions process, financial aid, scholarships and degree programs.
Students participate in activities designed to spark curiosity and increase their exposure to new ideas.
Juniors and seniors receive individualized assistance in college and financial aid planning. Services include ACT/SAT test preparation workshops, scholarship searches, and aid in completing college admissions and financial aid applications.
Students tour various colleges to gain exposure and knowledge.
where students are exposed to college life by living on a college campus. Students enroll in core courses (Math, Science, English, and Foreign Language) that are designed to give them a head start on the classes they will begin in the fall. The classes may be taught by certified teachers within Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Students also participate in elective courses designed to stimulate curiosity and excitement about learning.
Students who successfully complete the summer academy are invited to participate in a learning and culture awareness trip. Possible trips may include Washington, DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Orlando, Birmingham and New York City.
Eligible 12th grade graduates have the opportunity to take courses for college credit under the supervision and support of the Upward Bound program.
Students engage in service activities to give back to community, increase job readiness skills and marketability to college and scholarship applications, and identify local mentors in career fields of interest.
Eligibility Requirement
To receive services, students must meet the following criteria:
- Students who have earned a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average at the time of the application.
- Students enrolled in the 9th – 11th grade, first semester. (No Seniors Accepted)
- Students who are a first generation college-bound student (neither parent has earned a four-year college degree)
- Students who meet the U.S. Department of Education income guidelines
- Eighth graders may apply during the Spring semester before entering their Freshman year of High School, but must wait until the fall semester to begin the program.
PROBATION/COMMITMENT PERIOD
All Upward Bound students must complete a 60 days probation/commitment period. During this time the student must attend all UB activities including tutoring two hours a week and Academic Saturday sessions twice a month. If the student is admitted in the summer, he/she must attend a two weeks commitment/probation period during the summer academy. The only excused absences are school activities. Students will earn stipends during this period, but would not be able to collect them unless they complete the probation/commitment period. After 60 days if the student has maintained good attendance and behavior then they would become a full Upward Bound member. However, if good attendance or behavior is not maintained or the student decides not to participate then all stipends would be forfeited.
Resources
College Caoching
Federal Student Aid
FSA ID
College Foundation of NC
NC Residency Determination Service
FAFSA/RDS (Residency Determination Service)
Scholarship Information
Academic Resources
Science
UB Biology Resources
UB Chemistry Resources
UB Earth Environmental Science Resources
UB Science What is experimental design
UB science graphs and CRQ part 1
UB Science Graphs and CRQ part 2