Upward Bound

TRiO Upward Bound is an educational student assistance program funded through the U.S. Department of Education. The purpose of Upward Bound is to help students acquire the skills and motivation necessary to succeed in high school and in education beyond high school. The three major objectives of the program are:

  • Improve Academic Preparation
  • Improve Self-Concepts
  • Increase Post-Secondary Enrollment

WHO WILL BE SERVED?

Students must be enrolled in grades 9th - 11th at:

Capitol Hill High School
Principal - Ron Maxfield E-Mail:mmaxfield@okcps.org
Counselor - Ashlie Wagner E-Mail:awagner@okcps.org
Counselor - Sharon Winn E-Mail:skwinn@okcps.org
Counselor - Debra Crawford 9th grade only E-Mail:dacrawford@okcps.org

Santa Fe South
Principal - Chris Brewster E-Mail:cbrewer@santafesouth.org
Counselor - Sandra Harriman E-Mail:sharriman@santafesouth.org

U.S. Grant High School
Principal - Rodney Stearns E-Mail:restearns@okcps.org
Counselor - Debbie Tylor E-Mail:dltyler@okcps.org

Moore High School
Principal - Mike Coyle E-Mail:mikecoyle@mooreschools.com
Counselor - Janet Anderson E-Mail:janetanderson@mooreschools.com

Southeast High School
Principal - Trina Liles E-Mail:trinaliles@okcps.org
Counselor - Karen Spencer A-L E-Mail:kyspencer@okcps.org
Counselor - Kylle L. Kepsten M-Z E-Mail:klkepsten@okcps.org

Westmoore High School
Principal - Mark Hunt E-Mail:markhunt@moore.k12.ok.us
Counselor - Diane Dragg E-Mail:dianedragg@moore.com

Emerson Alternative Education Center
Metro Principal - Debra Thomas E-Mail:dlthomas@okcps.org
Metro Counselor - Sandra Rose E-Mail:slrose@okcps.org

Students must be between the ages of 13 - 19

WHO CAN QUALIFY?

Students must:

  • meet income criteria and/or,
  • first generation post-secondary student.

Additional guidelines to look for are students who may have:

  • average to high-standardized test scores yet have low grades,
  • frequent absenteeism,
  • particularly high drop-out rates in the target area.

HOW IS THE PROGRAM DESIGNED?

The program is designed to offer:

  • Monthly academic, career and personal counseling.
  • Tutoring will be available to students needing academic improvement. A minimum of two (2) hours per week must be devoted to tutoring sessions.
  • Mandatory meetings two (2) Saturdays a month to provide students with study skills training, special programs with guest speakers and field trips to cultural events and college campuses.
  • A mandatory six week component called Summer Mini-College where students will take courses, get to walk through college enrollment procedures and be counseled in completing college financial aid applications.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?

Participants will be eligible to receive a small stipend for participating in program activities. Each student may receive up to $250.00 per year if they attend at least 90% percent of, but not limited to the following:

  • Weekly Tutorial Sessions
  • Monthly Counseling Appointments
  • Monthly Saturday Activities

Summer school participants may receive up to $60.00 per month with similar guidelines for the six week period. Students are required to attend all Upward Bound activities including the six-week summer session. Excessive absences will result in dismissal from the program.