Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Week 12 Announcements


Upward Bound—Avila University
Weekly Announcements 
Week 12
Week of December 3, 2012
Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events

Important Dates
  • Saturday Session December 15, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Upward Bound Stress Relief Night (Only activity for December) December 15 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rigorous Curriculum
Upward Bound encourages it’s participants to complete a rigorous program of study to help better prepare them for college. Below you will find what a student needs to take during their high school career to meet this standard. It is important to note that not every high school requires a rigorous curriculum for a student to graduate. Several Upward Bound students have come forward believing that their graduation requirements would meet college admission requirements. This is not true in all cases. Students need to understand that a rigorous program of study will not only prepare your student for college but in the majority of cases it will also meet college admission requirements.

As an Upward Bound participant — as a student who desires to attend college and succeed — completing a rigorous curriculum is vital.



Students who graduate high school and completes the rigorous curriculum listed below will be awarded “In Signum Rigorous” (The Medal of Rigor) to demonstrate their determination in college preparation.


Upward Bound Stress Relief Night
There is only ONE activity offered in the month of December for all students to attend! In honor of the holiday season and finals week, Upward Bound will be hosting a holiday party and stress relief night! The activities are to include the following:
  • Salsa Dancing Lessons
  • White Elephant Gift Exchange
  • Beasts of the Southern Wild Film
Saturday, December 15th 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tutoring
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.
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.

**Stipends for the month of November will be distributed during the December 15th Saturday Session.**

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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