Welcome, everyone, to Upward Bound! Founded in 1965, Upward Bound is a TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. It is an educational program designed to develop the skills and motivation necessary for student success in education beyond high school. Valdosta State University has received this grant and is giving 9th and 10th grade Valdosta High School students the opportunity to participate.
Upward Bound program consists of two phases: the Summer Program component and the Academic Year component. From June 23rd until August 1st, participants will spend six weeks on VSU’s campus to expose them to college education including travel to other locations for cultural and recreational activities. For upcoming 10th graders, two of these weeks, July 7th-11th and July 14th-18th, will include residential living in VSU’s Reade Hall. Residents will receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner during these two weeks.
SUMMER PROGRAM 2008
UB SUMMER PROGRAM |
MONDAY – THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
8:30 -11:00 a.m. |
ACADEMIC CLASSES: Reading, Writing, & Mathematics |
FIELD TRIP OR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES |
11:00-12:00 p.m. |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
12:15-3:00 p.m. |
ELECTIVES & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES |
FIELD TRIP OR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES |
Beginning August 25th, Upward Bound will begin the academic year. This component will emphasize academic achievement and goal setting. Participants will attend a variety of after school events, including: tutorial sessions; financial aid workshops; and parental involvement meetings.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2009
UB ACADEMIC YEAR |
MONDAY – THURSDAY |
SATURDAY (ONCE A MONTH) |
8:30-12:00 p.m. |
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS |
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3:30-5:00 p.m. |
TUTORIAL SESSIONS |
Upward Bound has a knowledgeable and experienced staff of administrators and tutors who will work closely with each participant to provide the necessary skills for post-secondary education. This program is at no cost for the participants, and each student will be eligible to receive a stipend.
We would like to invite you to see for yourself how VSU’s Upward Bound program can help your child. More information is available by mail or on our website, http://www.valdosta.edu/eopma/upwardbound/.
Dedicated to the success of your child,
Dondraie L. Seay/UB Director