What is Upward Bound?
Upward Bound (UB) has been funded by the United States Department of Education since 1965. This program offers skill-building to students to help them achieve success in high school and in their post-secondary pursuits. The program is designed to help students gain academic skills and information about college-going processes. The ultimate goal of the process is to help students transition from high school to college and to ensure that students are aware of the opportunities available to them after high school. All services provided by Upward Bound are FREE to all students enrolled in the program.
Services Offered by Upward Bound:
- Weekly tutoring services after school
- 6-week Summer Academy classes on the Shepherd University campus. Classes will be in the areas of:
- Math
- Science
- Writing and Literature
- Wellness Education and Fitness
- Foreign Language
- ACT/SAT Test Prep
- Scholarship Research
- College Tours
- Educational Activities
- Financial Aid and Financial Empowerment Workshops
- Service Learning Opportunities
- Leadership Building
- Parent/Guardian Workshops