The Academic Year
In School Services
During the academic year students check-in frequently with Upward Bound core staff and in-school coordinators to ensure that they are staying on track to meet their goals. Our coordinators are full-time staff in your high school who are easily accessible for questions and support.
We have high expectations of our students, but we also offer extensive support to ensure that they can meet them.
Students who participate regularly throughout the school year are offered stipends of up to $400 dollars September-June.
Saturday Sessions
Students are invited to the VTSU campus once a month for group programming.
This is an opportunity to reconnect with students from across our 7 schools while increasing college and career readiness.
Transportation is provided to these sessions which run from 10-2. Lunch is provided.
Recent Saturday sessions have included:
- Halloween History and pumpkin carving
- SAT prep
- Time Management, writing, and financial aid workshops
- FAFSA support
- Presentation from the UVM Career Center
- Group book discussions
- A Burlington excursion
- College decision support
-Rhetorical analysis and the art of logo design
- Volleyball & Soccer
-A variety of arts and crafts
- Delicious local food!
College Visits and Academic Enrichment
Throughout the year students are invited to participate in academic enrichment, leadership opportunities, community service, and college visits.
- New England Student Leadership Conference
- First Generation Day Celebration at the University of Vermont
- College Fair at Saint Michaels College
- National Trio Day Conference and Celebration and area college tours
- Scholars Bowl
- Warm the Children project at the Pick and Shovel in Newport
- Community Garden Project
- Spring College Tour (this year we headed to CT for several days).