Monday, February 11, 2013

Week 19 Announcements


Upward Bound—Avila University
Weekly Announcements 
Week 19
Week of February 11, 2013
Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events

Important Dates
  • Saturday Session February 16, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • FAFSA Frenzy February 17. 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Obama Documentary February 18, 2013 1:00 - 3:00 PM
  • TRiO Day Celebration @ Emporia State University February 26, 2013
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.


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.
Stipends
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 January will be distributed during the February 16th 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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