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  • Upward Bound Program

    TRiO

    Application Packet

    Upward Bound Scholars
    Maynard Jackson High School
    Carver Early College & STEAM
    South Atlanta High School
    KIPP Atlanta Collegiate

    “Excellence without Exception”

     

     

    Mission Statement
    The Clark Atlanta University TRIO Upward Bound Program is an intensive, year-round academic program whose mission is to assist program participants in grades 9 through 12 in the successful completion of high school and to prepare them for post-secondary education by providing them with rigorous and nurturing academic courses as well as culturally enriching activities.

    Vision Statement
    The Upward Bound Program participants will engage in a highly motivational,
    experiential curriculum upholding the highest standards and utilizing up-to-date
    resources and technology in education.

  • Eligibility

    1. A potential first-generation college student;
    2. A low-income individual; or
    3. An individual who has a high academic need.
    4. A U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
    5. Attend Maynard Jackson High School, KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, South Atlanta High School, Carver High School or Carver STEAM.
    6. Student can commit to participate in the program until he/she graduates from high school.

    Program Requirements

    General

    • Students will remain academically sound and show satisfactory progress while in the program.
    • Students will abide by all Upward Bound rules.
    • Students will attend required activities.
    • Students will treat all Upward Bound students, administrators, tutors, teachers, and counselors respectfully.

    Academic Year

    • Attend required tutoring sessions throughout the academic year. (Held weekly)
    • Attend Saturday academic classes throughout the academic year. (Held twice monthly)
    • Attend academic advising/ counseling sessions throughout the academic year.

    Summer Program

    • Attend a 6-week program during the summer. Instruction will include classes in mathematics, laboratory science, foreign language, composition, and literature. Freshmen will commute to attend classes and activities. Students in grades10-12 will reside in the residence halls from Sunday evening until Friday afternoon.
    • Note: Students must attend both the academic year and summer components!

    Bridge Component (Upward Bound students who have completed the 12th grade)

    • Enroll in and complete six transferable hours of college credit
    • Fulfill requirements at assigned work-study position, providing exposure to a career requiring a post-secondary degree.

    Parent Requirements

    • Parents are asked to remain in contact with program staff through workshops, meetings, events, and phone/e-mail.
    • Attend parent/ student orientations in the beginning of both the academic year and summer components.
    • Support your student’s attendance and full participation in Upward Bound.

    Services and Benefits

    • FREE tutoring, test preparation classes, and summer program to increase success in high school and increase college readiness.
    • Cultural events, guest speakers, field trips, career fairs, and college tours.
    • Assistance with college enrollment including application fee waivers, financial aid, and scholarship searches.
    • Academic advising, career and personal counseling.
    • Student is eligible to earn a stipend ($) for full participation.

  • 3 STEPS TO BECOMING AN UPWARD BOUND SCHOLAR

    STEP 1: Submit the Digital Application. It Includes…

    Student Application Information

    Scholar Personal Essay 

    Parent Income Verification

    STEP 2: Come with your parents for an interview

    Upon receiving your digital application, we will contact your counselor via email to request the submission of a Counselor Recommendation Form, along with your most recent transcript or report card, including Standardized Test Scores.

    We will contact your parent and schedule an interview.

    STEP 3: Based on your application documents and eligibility status, GET READY TO LEARN, LEAD, AND CHANGE!

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    • Personal Essay 

    • The personal essay is an important part of the selection. In 250 words or more, discuss ONE of the following topics:

      1) Events and/or persons in your background that have influenced you in your educational and professional aspirations;
      2) What you believe you will attain from Upward Bound and the contributions you can make to the program OR
      3) What you believe is your most impressive accomplishment and how it has impacted you.

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    • If you have questions about any part of this application, please do not hesitate to
      contact our staff at (404) 880-8200.

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    • By signing below, I certify that the above information and income data is correct to the best of my knowledge. Furthermore, I understand that all information provided is confidential.

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    • RELEASE OF SCHOOL RECORDS

      I have read the attached program description and want my child to participate in Upward Bound. Therefore, I authorize the Clark Atlanta University Upward Bound Program to access and/or receive copies of my child’s academic transcripts, grade reports, report cards, standardized test scores, and any other academic information necessary to complete the program’s application process and throughout the duration of his/her enrollment in the program. Furthermore, I understand that this release agreement will follow my child should he/she transfer to another school in or out of the current CAU UB service area.

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    • The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) federal law provides for the review and disclosure of student educational records. The University and the Upward Bound Program will not permit access to or release of personally identifiable information contained in student educational records to any part without the written consent of the student, except as authorized by FERPA.

    • MEDIA RELEASE FORM

      I hereby give the Clark Atlanta University Trio Programs, their assigns, licensees and legal representatives the irrevocable right to use my child’s name, picture, photograph, portrait, visual likeness, or voice in all forms and media in all manners, including photo, film, audio and video representations, for non-profit, public purposes, and I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product that may be created in connection therewith. I have read this release, and am fully familiar with its contents.

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