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.

Upward Bound Recruiting

As we start the 2012-2013 academic school year, we say good bye to the Class of 2012 and hello to new beginnings. Some of those beginnings will be a new grant, high school for some, and of those of new participants of Upward Bound at Avila University. We currently have a number of spots open for admission in Upward Bound. Click here for an application which can be printed out and given to those who you feel like would benefit from the many great services provided by Upward Bound. 

In addition application, check out our ’12-’13 recruiting video on YouTube by viewing the video below. Pass this video along to others to spread the word of Upward Bound to potential participants and other people who want to know more about Upward Bound.

Below are some things to keep in mind when distributing the information:

• We’re looking for 9th-11th grade students at Hickman Mills Jr. High School, Ruskin High School, and Grandview High School.
• Let the UB staff determine the eligibility. You can help by spreading the word.
• We don’t have deadlines and never will. We will always take applications regardless of the time of school year.

If you have any questions, please give us a call at 816.501.2438!

Tutoring Reminder

This is a reminder that Upward Bound tutoring starts on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. 

Below are a few things to reminder for tutoring:

• Tutoring at Grandview HS is from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM in Room 113.
• Tutoring at Ruskin HS is from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM in Room 218.
• Upward Bound participants are required to attend at least 6 hours of tutoring each month.
• Assistance in math, science, English, and social studies are available.
• Additional tutoring hours available on Wednesdays by appointment (with 24 hours advanced notice).

For further questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Upward Bound office anytime at 816.501.2438.

Back to School Bash

Upward Bound parents and participants, 

This is a reminder that tomorrow, August 25th is the Upward Bound Back to School Bash. Included in tomorrow’s events are the Academic Year Orientation (which is required for both participant and parent), workshops, LASSI testing, lunch and a trip to Worlds of Fun. Seniors will need to bring their College Portfolios from SEI. In order to go to Worlds of Fun, participants must attend the entire day and be on time. Events start at 9:00 AM in Whitfield. We’ll be departing for Worlds of Fun at 2:00 PM and returning at 10:30 PM. Pick your student up at Hodes. Participants not planning to attend Worlds of Fun will need to have rides arranged for a 2:00 PM pick up. 

If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Upward Bound office at 816.501.2438.

Week 34 Announcements

Upward Bound—Avila University

Weekly Announcements 

Week 34

Week of May 7, 2012

Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events

Important Dates

• Summer Excellence Institute 2012 Orientation (Thursday May 10, 2012 6:30 PM-8:00 PM)
• Saturday Session (Saturday May 12, 2012 8:30 AM-1:00 PM)
• The Adventures of Tin Tin (Wednesday May 23, 2012 7:30 PM-9:30 PM) *Families are welcome to join*

Summer Excellence Institute 2012 Orientation

On Thursday May 10, 2012 from 6:30 PM—8:00 PM, Summer Excellence Institute 2012 Orientation will be held at Whitfield Center. SEI 2012 Orientation is required for all students who plan on attending SEI 2012. Parents are required to attend as well. Information, rules, and regulations will be discussed at SEI 2012 Orientation.

If you have any questions, please contact the Upward Bound office at 816.501.2438 or email the Upward Bound office at upward.bound@avila.edu.

Stipend

Students who do not pick up their monthly stipends at Saturday Session can pick up their stipends at tutoring the following week. Grandview students can pick their stipends up on the Tuesday after Saturday Session and Ruskin students can pick their stipends up on the Thursday after Saturday Session. After those dates, stipend will be returned the business office at Avila.

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: 816.501.2437
Email: Upward.Bound@Avila.edu
Website: www.avila.edu/ub
Twitter: @UpwardBoundAU
Facebook: Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound
Blog: avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com

Upward Bound-Avila University Has Been Refunded!

It brings great pleasure to announce that Upward Bound at Avila University has been awarded a grant to continue providing services to area high school youths preparing them for their collegiate aspirations for the next five years (through 2017). 

The grant writing process was a stressful and tedious one, but special thanks goes to Darby Gough, Susan Randolph, Jason Baldwin, Angie Heer, Jamel Malone, Anna McDonald, Grandview High School, and Ruskin High School with their diligent work and dedication in getting the grant prepared and submitted. Without their efforts, many high school students in our community would lack the guidance and tools to go to college.

Upward Bound at Avila University assists low-income, first-generation (neither parent has a college degree) high school students at Grandview High School and Ruskin High School. During the academic year, participants receive tutoring, academic advising, campus visits, and test prep. During the summer, participants receive instruction in core areas such as mathematics, science, and communication arts, and college planning. In addition, participants stay on campus at Avila University to simulate the college experience. With the renewal of the grant, these services can continue to be provided.

Hooray for Upward Bound!

- Upward Bound Staff

Relay for Life Videos

On Saturday May 5, Upward Bound-Avila University particiapnts and staff took part in Relay for Life. Relay for Life is a fundraiser and walk for cancer awareness, ways to prevent cancer, highlight survivors of cancer and pay respect to those lost from cancer.

During Relay for Life, various games were played and one of the games was "Minute to Win It". The game involved a series of challenges to be completed in a minute or less. One of the challenges required nodding your head for an entire minute to see how many times you can get. Assistant Director Pharamond Guice and senior Symone Grantham both participated for their teams. See below for their videos.

Symone Grantham

Pharamond Guice