Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Week 1 Announcements


Upward Bound—Avila University
Weekly Announcements 
Week 1
Week of September 10, 2012
Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events

Important Dates
  • Mozart & the Whale Cultural Awareness Activity (Wednesday September 12, 2012 3:00 PM-6:00 PM)
  • Saturday Session (Saturday September 15, 2012 9:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Tutoring
Tutoring begins September 11, 2012. Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. 
  • Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.
  • Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.
  • If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.
St. Louis College Tour
Upward Bound at Avila University has planned a fall college tour to St. Louis, Missouri for current sophomores and juniors. This is an opportunity for participants to explore different college options so that they can make educated decisions when selecting a post-secondary institution. 

Only 16 participants will be allowed to attend this trips. Seats will be reserved on a first come basis as permission slips are turned in.

When: Friday/Saturday, September 28-29
Time: Depart Avila at 7:00 AM and return Saturday night
What: College tour includes Washington University in St. Louis, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and Saint Louis University.
Cost: FREE

Stipend
Stipends will be distributed as checks starting in the 2012-2013 school year and will be given out at the second Saturday Session of the month.

Recruiting
If you know any students that are interested in applying for the Upward Bound - Avila University program, they are welcome to apply. Applications can be found here and at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.

Office Phone: 816.501.2438
Office Fax: 816.501.2461
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