
Upward Bound
Upward Bound (UB) Program
Upward Bound is a federal program sponsored by the Department of Education to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. Mission of UB is to assist high schools to complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. Upward Bound takes a holistic approach in preparing the students academically, personally and emotionally for the future. Upward Bound is a rigorous year round college preparatory program that provides the following services:
1. Academic classes in Math, English, Science, Computers, Foreign Language
2. Academic Advising
3. Tutorials for all subjects
4. Cultural enrichment activities
5. Parent and student workshops
6. University Tours
7. 6 week summer program
8. Work-study and Internships
9. Financial literacy for students and parents