Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Extra Tutoring Opportunity!


Upward Bound parents and students, with midterms coming up, we're providing an additional tutoring opportunity on Wednesday, October 12th at Avila University. Tutors in math, science and other areas will be made available for students with need. Time spent at Avila will go towards required tutoring hours for October.

Students that want to get additional tutoring will be picked up from their respective schools at dismissal (Ruskin 1:40, Grandview 11:35). Students can be picked up at any time but tutoring will end at 5:00.

To sign up or for questions, please contact the Upward Bound office 816.501.2438. 

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Week 5 Announcements

Avila University Upward Bound
Announcements for EVERYONE
Week 5
 Week of September 26, 2011
Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events

Saturday Session

On Saturday, October 8th from 9:00 AM—12:00 PM, we’ll have our second Saturday Session of the academic year. We’ll have workshops for freshman—juniors and college planning for seniors. In addition to the workshops on Saturday, September stipends will be distributed. Saturday Sessions are required by every student. It is important that students are on time so they can find the right place to be on
Saturday.

 
Avila University Football Homecoming Game

For those who are signed up for the Avila University Football Homecoming Game, it will run from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. We'll have lunch immediately after Saturday Session. If you have your purple Upward bound shirt, wearing that to the game would be great to support the Eagles.

If you have any questions about the game or whether or not you're signed up, please call the Upward Bound office.

Tutoring
Students who attend Grandview or Ruskin High School will be required to attend 6 hours of tutoring a month. Students on probation are required to attend 10 hours of tutoring a month. Student can choose tutoring sessions to attend and the amount of time spent at a tutoring session. Time will be recorded in 15 minute increments. Students will earn $10 of monthly stipend for attending the required number of tutoring hours per month.           
Comfit Online Tutoring Center
In an effort to improve math and language arts skills, students will be required to complete Comfit assignments each month.  Students can login in and complete assignments at http://www.comfit.com/. First time users will need to register in our group (Avila University Upward Bound) and create a user name and password.  Our group number is 750847.
October through May, students at Grandview and Ruskin will be required to complete 2 mini lessons (6 total) with a score of 80% or better in each area (Math, Language Arts and Reading/Vocabulary) per month to receive $5 of monthly stipend.  Students at non-target schools will be required to complete 6 mini lessons in each area (18 total) per month to receive $15 of monthly stipend.       
Wednesday Study Sessions
If you cannot attend tutoring Tuesday or Thursday at either school and you want to get tutoring hours in, Wednesday Study Sessions can be an option. With at least 24 hours notice, we can get you a tutor with almost any subject. Wednesday Study Sessions are held at Avila University.
For additional information or to schedule extra tutoring, please contact the office at 816.501.2438.
Social Media
In an effort to reach students and parents, we’ve recently added different forms of media to gain more access. They’re updated regularly with information. Below are various ways to stay in contact with Upward Bound – Avila University: