Upward Bound
Upward Bound’s educational and cultural activities help high school students explore career choices and develop the skills needed to be successful in college.
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 Schedule
Advisor Meetings, Tutoring sessions, and Saturday Academies have moved online
- Advising Meetings are scheduled between UB advisors and students and held online or over the phone
- Online tutoring sessions are on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3pm to 4pm and by appointment
- Please contact your UB advisors for links and passwords to tutoring sessions, workshops, and Saturday Academies.
| Date | Event Details |
|---|---|
| Apr. 25 | Upward Bound Forum |
| May 9 | Personal and Academic Wellness |
| May 23 | Year-End Review and Summer Academy Planning |
| June 6 | Alumni Panel and Senior Panel |
| June 22 | Summer Academy & Summer Bridge begin |
| July 19 | Summer Academy ends (Bridge classes and other college credit classes continue |
| August | Taking Care of Business Day for College |
| August | New Seniors Bootcamp |
2020 Summer Academy
- Begins on June 22 and will be entirely online this year
- Classes include: Literature/Writing, High School Math, College Credit Math, American Sign Language, STEM/Science, and college preparation workshops
- All registration paperwork is due by May 29
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Financial & College Preparation Resources
- Oregonstudentaid.gov – OSAC Scholarships, Oregon Promise and other financial resources
- FAFSA.gov – Complete your federal financial aid application (FAFSA)
- Big Future from College Board – college and career exploration and paying for college)
- Oregon Gear Up – College preparation checklist by grade
- Khan Academy – Academic support, test prep and college and career courses
- Oregon Career Information Systems
- My Next Move – Career exploration site from the US Dept of Labor