Thursday, May 2, 2013

Ruskin HS Students Awarded Scholarships!


It is that time of year where many students are receiving notice of scholarship awards. Being awarded a scholarship is not an easy feat. Years of maintaining high academic standards, involvement in extracurricular activities and demonstrating high character all play a huge part of being awarded scholarships small and large.

Two Upward Bound students from the class of 2013 were recently awarded scholarships that will help make their college education more affordable. Their hardwork and dedication to their educational aspirations haven't gone unnoticed.

Rose-Bertine Mercier, Senior, Ruskin HS


Rose was awarded the 2013 Kansas City Royals Scholarship through 20-20 Leadership. The scholarship is for $2,500 a year for four years for a total of $10,000. To qualify for the scholarship, Rose had to demonstrate strong leadership traits, have good grades, and be involved within her community. Rose will be attending the University of Kansas in fall 2013.

Mickell Tolbert, Senior, Ruskin HS


Mickell was named a Nightingale Scholar, which assist incoming nursing students at Avila University cover cost of tuition. To be named a Nightingale Scholar, candidates have to be nominated by a professional, be interested in the nursing field, plan on attending Avila University, demonstrate a financial need, and have a strong academic background. Mickell will have her education paid for entirely by being a Nightingale Scholar. Mickell will be attending Avila University in fall 2013.

Monday, April 29, 2013

Week 30 Announcements

Upward Bound—Avila University
Weekly Announcements 
Week 30
Week of April 29, 2013
Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events

Important Dates
  • Saturday Session, May 4, 2013, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • TimberRidge Permissions Slips Due, May 4, 2013
  • An Ounce of Prevention,Wednesday, May 14, 2013, 6:00 PM
  • Cyber Safety, Wednesday, May 21, 2013, 6:00 PM 
  • Summer Excellence Institute 2013 Orientation, May 23, 2013, 6:00 PM (REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE DOING SEI 2013.)
  • TimberRidge Adventure Center, Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Mandatory for new students participating in SEI)
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 April will be distributed during the May 4th Saturday Session. If you are not able to attend the Saturday Session, stipends will be distributed at tutoring and advising the following week.**

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 at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.

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Office Fax: 816.501.2461
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