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
Academic Mentoring & Tutoring
- North Salem High School Rm. 110 – Monday and Tuesday, 2:25-4 pm
- McKay High School Rm. 291 – Monday and Tuesday, 3-4:30 pm
- Woodburn AIS Computer lab – Thursday, 2:50-4 pm
| Date | Event Details |
|---|---|
| October 5 | Fall Kickoff for Students and Parents |
| October 11 | Your World at Western Oregon University |
| October 27-28 | National College Fair |
| November 9 | University of Portland Visitation Day |
| November 15 | Portland State University Bridges |
| November 23 | Jackson Street Youth Services |
| December 7 | Scholarship Writing Workshop |
| January 11 | College Prep Workshop at Chemeketa |
| January 23 | University of Oregon Connections |
| February 8 | College Prep Workshop at Chemeketa |
| February 14-15 | Southern Oregon University Preview Weekend |
| February 22 | Marion Polk Food Share |
| March 7 | College Prep Workshop at Chemeketa |
| March 20 | Oregon State University STEM Visit |
| April 11 | College Prep Workshop at Chemeketa |
| April 24 | ACT Pre-Test for Juniors |
| April 25 | Oregon Coast Cleanup |
| May 2 | ACT Preparation Workshop for Juniors |
| May 9 | Year in Review and Summer Planning |
| May 30 | ACT Preparation Post-Test for Juniors |
| June 13 | Official ACT Test Day for Juniors |
| Date | Event Details |
|---|---|
| May 15 | ALL Summer Registration Forms Deadline |
| June 15 | Upward Bound Summer Orientation and Teambuilding |
| June 16-18 | Upward Bound STEM Camp |
| June 22 | Upward Bound Summer Academy and Summer Bridge Start Day |
| July 27-31 | Upward Bound Summer Adventure |
Additional Resources
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Preparing for College
For college prep resources, see School Shelf for information on –
- Increased academic success
- Greater student development
- Improved college preparation
- Enriched career planning
- Enhanced parent involvement
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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