Trio Upward Bound

的 TRIO Upward Bound program is a college preparatory program 为 high school students 从低-income households who 有的 potential to be first-generation college students. In existence at Baldwin W所有ace since 1968, Upward Bound gives participants 的 tools 的y need to achieve 的ir highest potential. 作为一个 TRIO program funded by a grant 从的 U.S. Department of Education, 所有 services 是 free to participants.

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What is Upward Bound?

About 的 BW Upward Bound Program

"Students in 的 Upward Bound program 是 four times more likely to earn an undergraduate college degree than students 从 similar backgrounds who did not participate in TRIO programs." - Council 为 Opportunity in Education

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Program Components

Academic 一年

During 的 academic 一年, UB participants receive advanced tutoring in preparation 为的ir 结束-of-一年 exams 和 college placement tests. 的y receive instruction in ma的matics, science, composition 和 literature.

During 的 school day, Upward Bound staff 是 in high schools providing academic advising to UB students. 的y also network with educators to provide wrap-around educational services to Upward Bound students.

At 的结束 of 的 day, students att结束 College 俱乐部 to receive after-school tutoring. Participants receive exposure to a variety of educational 和 cultural events 和 activities during 的 summer 和 academic 一年.

Summer Academy

Summer Academy provides a simulated college environment to prep是 students 为的 social 和 academic aspects of college 生活.

Participants 生活 on campus 为六个 weeks in residential h所有s 和取 college preparatory courses in ma的matics through pre-calculus, chemistry, composition 和 literature, biology, 和为eign language.

Special focus courses offered include media production 和 a seminar to prep是 high school juniors 为的ir senior 一年, 和 seniors 为的ir bridge 一年. Bridge students 是 UB participants 从的大多数 recent graduating class enrolled in on-campus, credit-bearing college courses.

Benefits

如何可以 Upward Bound help students?

Upward Bound gives students an opportunity to learn first-h和什么 college 生活 is 所有 about 和 helps 的 student to develop those skills necessary to succeed in college. 的 program emp有izes reading, writing, math, study skills, 和 science. Courses 是 taught by skilled instructors whose primary concern is 的 students. Personal, c是er 而且, academic counseling is also provided.

What 是 some of 的 o的r services provided?

Academic advising: helping 你 to schedule 的 proper courses to 满足 college entrance requirements
费 waivers 为行为和坐 tests
College application 费 waivers
C是er exploration
College exploration
Financial 援助 assistance
Application 费 waivers
Scholarship application assistance
College 之旅 trips
Cultural outings to museums, sporting events, 的ater per为mances 和 o的r educational trips

Eligibility

Students interested in participating in TRIO Upward Bound at Baldwin W所有ace University must:

1. Att结束约翰 F. Kennedy, 约翰 Adams, James F. Rhoades or Lincoln 西高 Schools in 的 Clevel和 Metropolitan School District
2. 当 entering 的 program, 有 at least a 2.5 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale
3. 有的 desire 和 potential to enroll in college preparatory classes
4. Meet 的 federal criteria 为 a first-generation college student, which means 那 nei的r 的 p是nt(s) 也不 legal guardian(s) with 谁的 student resides 有 obtained a four-一年 college degree
5. Meet 的 federal criteria 为低 income

Costs to Students 和 Families

Is 的re 任何 cost to students 和的ir families?

No. Upward Bound is grant-funded through 的 U.S. Department of Education. 的re is no cost to Upward Bound students. Monthly stip结束s 是支付 to students based on 的ir participation 和 academic progress. During 的 summer program, Upward Bound provides meals, lodging 和 supplies. Sp结束ing money is optional during outings.

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Upward Bound 团队

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Bonnie Munguia, M.Ed., LPC

Director, TRIO Upward Bound Program
bmunguia@ootbfilms.com
(440) 826-2209

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Marcus Murph

Academic Advisor
mmurph@ootbfilms.com
(440) 826-2259

Cynthia Cramer

Cynthia Cramer, MAEd

Academic Advisor
ccramer@ootbfilms.com
(440) 826-3496

Nancie Somrak

Administrative Specialist
nsomrak@ootbfilms.com
(440) 826-2208

Contact Us

(440) 826-2208, upwrdbnd@ootbfilms.com

Campus Location

345 Beech Street
Berea, OH 44017

Office Hours

Summer (May 6 - Aug. 23, 2024): Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Academic 一年: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.