Upward Bound Services

• Visits to colleges to explore educational opportunities
• Cultural and recreation events
• Assistance with SAT or ACT preparation, completing college admission and financial aid applications
• Scholarship workshops
• Tutoring in reading, writing, math, science and foreign languages
• Individual and group advising
• Career and vocational exploration
• Summer Academy – a one week camp followed by five weeks of academic study
• Stipends for those who actively participate in the program

Who is Eligible?

• Currently enrolled in 9th, 10th or 11th grade
• Attend North Salem High, McKay High or Woodburn Academy of International Studies
• First-generation college-bound student (neither parent has a bachelors degree)
• Students who meet federal low-income requirements
• Plan to go to college and have academic potential
• Be willing to participate in all aspects of the Upward Bound Program

Upward Bound application 2017

Upward Bound Schedule

Academic Mentoring & Tutoring

• North Salem High School Rm. 110 – Monday and Tuesday, 2:25-4 pm
• McKay High School Rm.111 – Monday and Tuesday, 3-4:30 pm
• Chemeketa Salem Bldg. 3. Rm. 270 – Wednesday and Thursday, 3-4:30 pm
• Woodburn AIS commons/computer lab – Thursday, 2:50-4 pm

Upward Bound Saturday Academies & Events

• January 13: ACT pre-test

• January 26 : OSU visit: STEM Careers, LSAMP, and “Creative New Product” workshop

• February 3: Western Oregon University Winter Preview Day

• February 24: College and career exploration workshops and ACT test prep workshops

• March 9: Medical Teams International REAL Life and PCC

• March 15: Linfield College

• March 17: Portland Trailblazers versus Detroit Pistons

• March 25: University of Portland

• April 7: ACT post-test

• April 13-14:  Southwestern Oregon CC spring preview

• April 27: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

• May 19: Summer Academy planning activities

• June 25: Summer Academy (first five weeks)

• July 30: Summer Adventure