Academic Year Program

The ultimate outcome of the academic year program is for the student to persist, achieve at a higher level and as a result, apply to and enroll in a college of their choice.

Requirements for 9th and 10th grade students

• Participate in after-school meetings and tutoring sessions
• Participate in the monthly Saturday program
• Participate in program approved community projects
• Participate in cultural and/or academic events
• Follow a college-preparatory curriculum

Requirements for 11^th grade students

• Participate in after-school meetings and tutoring sessions
• Participate in the monthly Saturday program
• Participate in program approved community projects
• Begin an intensive program series focused on ACT/SAT prep
• Participate in cultural and/or academic events
• Participate in college tours
• Follow a college-preparatory curriculum

Requirements for 12th grade students

• Participate in after-school meetings and tutoring sessions
• Participate in the monthly Saturday program
• Take the pre-college course offered by Upward Bound
• Take a full college prep curriculum
• Maintain records of college applications and list the procedures
• Complete all necessary steps for college acceptance by January of senior year
• Search for scholarship opportunities and apply for college acceptance by January of senior year
• Graduate from high school
• Enroll in a College or University of choice