Objectives
The minimum GPA requirement for acceptance into Upward Bound
2.5
What is the group communications app Upward Bound uses?
BAND
Which two schools have Upward Bound programs?
How long is Summer Academy?
6 weeks
Field trips and events cost $____ for students/families
$0
The length of time needed in a foreign language course
How often do UB students need to check in with their specialist?
Once a week, at least
What are the first names of the two Upward Bound specialists?
Jaida & Rick
What is the maximum stipend for Summer Academy?
$90
The minimum amount of required field trips for UB students
2
The length of time that staff report on UB students
How do students receive their stipends?
Via Direct Deposit
Where is the SWOCC TRIO office located?
Randolph Hall, RM #8
What are the two categories of the summer stipend?
Participation and Engagement
What must be completed and signed in order to attend a field trip?
A permission slip
The three types of state assessments that are required for Upward Bound students
Math, Language Arts, Science
Upward Bound students are expected to attend at least ____ field trips and ____ workshops
two field trips
two workshops
Name the 3 SWOCC TRIO programs
Upward Bound, Talent Search & SSS (Student Success Services)
When is the 2026 Summer Academy Banquet?
Thursday July 23rd
Name a mandatory event for UB students
- Engineers Dinner
- PreSAT/ACT test prep
- Financial Literacy Night
- National College Commitment Day
- Summer Academy Banquet
- Summer Academy
The term that graduated UB seniors must enroll in a postsecondary education program
Fall term after HS graduation
More than 3 unapproved absences during Summer Academy will result in
The dismissal from the Upward Bound Program
Name 3 criteria for receiving TRIO graduation cords
In TRIO for at least 1 year
GPA of 3.0
Enroll in a postsecondary education program
Proof that FASFA/ORSAA is submitted + 2 scholarships
Attend National Commitment Day on April 30th
An excess number of unapproved absences will result in
Dismissal from the Upward Bound Program
The probationary period for the UB program is how long?
10 days (2 school weeks)