| |
|
Our Purpose
|
|
| |
|
Upward Bound (UB) is a department of education federal grant program that prepares high school students for college success.*The program focuses on developing students' learning skills, academic aptitude, and awareness of educational opportunities available to them after graduation from high school. |
| |
|
|
| |
|
Upward Bound works with four high schools *(Sunnyside, Granger, Toppenish, and Wapato) along with other Yakima Valley agencies and YVCC departments to provide services for participants. |
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
Student Eligibility: To apply to join the Upward Bound program, students must be either:
|
| |
|
- Income-qualified 1
- First in their family to earn a four-year college degree
|
| |
|
Students must also have an academic need, which the project defines as meeting any one or more of the following criteria: |
| |
|
|
| |
|
- GPA less than 3.0
- Performing below "B-" level in math, english, science, or history
- Behind on scheduled credits for graduation with his/her class
- Courses on transcript do not address college entrance requirements
- Standardized test scores indicate student is below grade level in reading,writing, or math
|
| |
|
Students who meet at least one of these criteria and show motivation to go to college, but need assistance in realizing their abilities, are encouraged to apply to Upward Bound. |
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
Activities:
During the academic year, students attend Upward Bound meetings after school and for one Saturday each month. Meeting topics may include learning skills, college applications, career planning, financial literacy, leadership, FAFSA: financing college, upcoming college visits and guest speakers on various topics. |
| |
|
|
| |
|
Each summer participants attend a six week residential summer session at YVCC. Students take classes to build skills and participate in various educational, cultural and recreational events to improve college readiness. |
| |
|
|
| |
|
1 Ed.gov (income levels) |
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
Please refer students whom you think could benefit
from Upward Bound to one of our friendly staff. |
| |
|
|
| |
|
Office hours: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday unless staff are visiting schools |
| |
|
Please use the Contact Us page to schedule an appointment with our staff.
Thank you. |
| |
|
|