Galveston College - Upward Bound
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Galveston College - Upward Bound
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4015 Avenue Q
Upward Bound, R-286 C&D -
Galveston, TX 77550
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409-944-1253
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Priscilla Gonzales
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Coordinator
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409-944-1251
Program Description
Galveston College Upward Bound, a TRIO Program funded through the U.S. Department of Education, is a college preparatory program designed to serve fifty-seven 9th-12th grade students at Ball High School. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education by increasing the academic performance and motivation of participants.
PROGRAM GOALS
- To instill in students a positive attitude towards learning and postsecondary education
- To expose the students to new academic, social, and cultural learning experiences
- To provide academic assistance for each student
- To help the students increase their understanding of and ability to cope with their environment
- To increase school performance and educate students in career and college choices
- To provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately empowering them to obtain a Bachelor's degree
Services Provided
- Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
- Arts and cultural
- Career exploration and counseling/internships
- College admissions guidance and counseling
- College fairs/campus visits
- College transition and retention support
- Community service/service hours
- Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
- Leadership development
- Mentoring
- SAT/ACT and other test preparation
- Scholarships and last-dollar grants
- Science, tech, engineering, & math (STEM)
Demographics
Education Level and
Number of Students
- High School: 57
- Middle School: 0
- Elementary School: 0
- Post-secondary: 0
- Non-traditional: 0
Populations Served
- Academically At-risk
- Academically High-performing
- ESL Students
First-Generation
- More than 75%