Week 15 Announcements

Upward Bound—Avila University

Weekly Announcements 

Week 15

Week of January 14, 2013

Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events

Important Dates

• Dell Scholars Program application due January 15, 2013
• Gates Millennium Scholars Program application due January 16, 2013 
• Saturday Session January 19, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Kansas City Zoo Activity January 19, 2013 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• William Jewell College Campus Visit January 21, 2013 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• Saturday Session February 2, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 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.

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 December will be distributed during the January 19th 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
Email: Upward.Bound@avila.edu
Website: www.avila.edu/ub
Twitter: @UpwardBoundAU
Facebook: Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound
Blog: avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com

Week 14 Announcements

Upward Bound—Avila University

Weekly Announcements 

Week 14

Week of January 7, 2013

Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events

Important Dates

• Weekly tutoring resumes January 8, 2013 at Grandview HS and Ruskin HS
• Dell Scholars Program application due January 15, 2013
• Gates Millennium Scholars Program application due January 16, 2013 
• Saturday Session January 19, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Kansas City Zoo Activity January 19, 2013 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• William Jewell College Campus Visit January 21, 2013 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• Saturday Session February 2, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 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.

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 December will be distributed during the January 19th 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
Email: Upward.Bound@avila.edu
Website: www.avila.edu/ub
Twitter: @UpwardBoundAU
Facebook: Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound
Blog: avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com

Week 3 Announcements

Upward Bound—Avila University

Weekly Announcements 

Week 3

Week of September 24, 2012

Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events

Important Dates

• Saturday Session (Saturday October 6, 2012 9:00 AM-12:00 PM)
• Eagle Madness (Friday October 12, 2012 5:30 PM-7:00 PM)
• Saturday Session (Saturday October 20, 2012 9:00 AM-12:00 PM)
• Kansas City Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze (Saturday October 20, 2012 1:00 PM-4:00 PM)
• Gillis Community Service (Saturday October 27, 2012 1:00 PM-3:30 PM)
• Villa Ventura Community Service (Wednesday October 31, 2012 5:30 PM-7:00 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.

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. 

When: Friday/Saturday, September 28-29
Time: Participants should arrive at 6:45 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.

**Stipends for the month of September will be distributed during the October 20th 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
Email: Upward.Bound@Avila.edu
Website: www.avila.edu/ub
Twitter: @UpwardBoundAU
Facebook: Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound
Blog: avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com

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
Email: Upward.Bound@Avila.edu
Website: www.avila.edu/ub
Twitter: @UpwardBoundAU
Facebook: Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound
Blog: avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com

BREAKING: St. Louis College Tour Information

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 students to explore different college options so that they can make educated decisions when selecting a post-secondary institution.

Only 16 students will be allowed to attend this trip. 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 7:00am and return Saturday night

What: College tour includes Washington University in St. Louis, University of Missouri - St. Louis and Saint Louis University.

Cost: FREE

For more information about this opportunity, contact the Upward Bound office at 816.501.2438 or upward.bound@avila.edu.

College Visits at Ruskin HS

Below is a list of college and universities that will have a representative that will talk about what their school has to offer for you or your child. This is not put together by Upward Bound, but we strongly encourage you or your child to attend and learn about what’s being offered. 

• Morehouse College Rep Visit (males only) - Friday September 7th during 4th hour
• Donnelly College Rep Visit - Thursday September 13th during 6th hour
• Baker University Rep Visit - Monday September 17th during 4th hour
• UMKC's College of Education - Friday September 21st during 6th hour

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Upward Bound office between 8:00 AM-5:00 PM at 816.501.2438 or by email at upward.bound@avila.edu.

Northwest Missouri University Campus Visit

On Friday, September 30, Upward Bound - Avila University students will take a visit to Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO. Students should meet at Hodes Center between 7:00 AM - 7:15 AM and we'll return to campus between 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM.

Founded in 1905 as a teachers college, it offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. The campus, based on the design for Forest Park at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, is the official Missouri State Arboretum.

Northwest offers 135 undergraduate programs and 36 master's programs. The Business, Education, Geography and Agriculture departments graduate the largest number of students each year. Career Services offers an "Exploring Majors" fair where students can learn about different majors on campus and find which major is the perfect fit for them.

Northwest currently has around 7,000 students. This size of campus offers great opportunities for students to succeed socially, as well as academically. With a student to teacher ratio of 21 to 1, you never feel like a number and receive personalized attention from faculty.

The name was bestowed upon Northwest in 1916 by the Drury College basketball team in Springfield, who had come to know the Maryville team as formidable opponents. In later years, students did a bit of research and discovered that a Bearcat is hard to capture and harder to hold. The Bearcat serves as the mascot for both men's and women's athletic teams.

For more information about Northwest Missouri State University, check out their website here.

Washburn University Campus Visit



On Friday, September 23rd, Upward Bound - Avila University will be taking a campus visit to Washburn University in Topeka, KS. It is the first time that UB - Avila will be taking a visit there, so below is some information about Washburn University.

Washburn University is a co-educational, public institution of higher learning in Topeka, Kansas. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as professional programs in law and business. Washburn has 550 faculty members, who teach 6,300 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students, and the university's assets include a $112 million endowment.

WU provides broadly-based liberal arts and professional education through more than 200 certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and juris doctor programs through the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Law, Business, Nursing and Applied Studies. The university is home to several honor and recognition societies. The most prestigious societies are the Sagamore Society for men and NONOSO for women.

Washburn University is consistently ranked among Midwestern universities as an independent public institution, rated 7th in the Midwest among public Master's level universities in 2010 by U.S. News and World Report. The University's endowment of $100M+ ranks it near the top among Master's degree institutions in endowment per student.

Washburn University men's athletic teams are known as the Ichabods (named for Ichabod Washburn) and the women's teams are called the Lady Blues. Washburn is a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association and the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II.