UPWARD BOUND
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THE ACADEMIC YEAR
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In-School Tutoring
Tutoring schedule
All participants are required to attend tutoring twice a week during
a studyhall, before school or after school. The purpose of the tutoring
component is to develop the skills and motivation of each student.
A schedule is established so that tutoring is available at each
target school two days a week. College students of at least a junior
standing conduct the tutoring, and tutoring is available in all
subject areas. In addition, ACT test preparation, as well as college
and financial aid application assistance, is available during tutoring.
The Saturday Program
Saturday schedule
All participants attend a Saturday program at Columbia College
twice a month from October through May. (Participants receive a
stipend to cover the cost of transportation to and from the college.)
The Saturday program offers students workshops in Writing, Science,
Computers and Math that are taught by master high school teachers
and/or college instructors. These workshops are designed to engage
students in hands-on activities that will require critical thinking
and enhance what is learned in the regular classroom. Activities
will include creative writing, games for writers, real life applications
of mathematics, scientific investigations and work with calculator
and computer technology. Both study skills and computer literacy
are emphasized. In addition students go on college visits and field
trips to various museums, concerts, exhibits, plays and other trips
of interest and educational value. Parents are expected to take
an active role in their child's participation in the program.
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