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.​
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We have high expectations of our students, but we also offer extensive support to ensure that they can meet them.
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Students who participate regularly throughout the school year are offered stipends of up to $400 dollars September-June.
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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.​
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Transportation is provided to these sessions which run from 10-2. Lunch is provided.
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Recent Saturday sessions have included:
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- 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
College Visits and Academic Enrichment
Throughout the year students are invited to participate in academic enrichment, leadership opportunities, community service, and college visits.
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​- New England Student Leadership Conference
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- First Generation Day Celebration at the University of Vermont
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- JFK Leadership Conference in Boston, MA
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- College Fair at Saint Michaels College
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- National Trio Day Conference and Celebration and area college tours
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- Scholars Bowl
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- Warm the Children project at the Pick and Shovel in Newport
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- Community Garden Project
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- Spring College Tour (this year we are headed to CT for several days).
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