Avila University Upward Bound
Announcements for EVERYONE
Week 4
Week of September 26, 2011
Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events
Tutoring
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:
YouTube: youtube.com/AvilaUpwardBound
Twitter: @UpwardBoundAU
Facebook: facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound
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