Jarvis Christian College Upward Bound

Organization Name:
Jarvis Christian College Upward Bound
Address:
P.O. Box 1470
City, State, ZIP:
Hawkins, TX 75765
Phone:
903-730-4890
Website:
http://www.jarvis.edu/upward-bound/

Contact Name:
Penisher Carter
Title:
Project Counselor/Coordinator
Email Address:
pcarter@jarvis.edu

Program Description

Upward Bound is a federally funded academic program that serves high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelorÃ??Ã?Â¢Ã???Ã???s degree and provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. High school students from the participating East Texas Independent School Districts attend tutorial sessions on the campus of Jarvis Christian College on the weekends and during the summer to receive supplemental instruction in mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and foreign languages. The program also provides academic and social support through tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, financial literacy, field trips, college planning, and financial aid application assistance.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
Career exploration and counseling/internships
College admissions guidance and counseling
College fairs/campus visits
Community service/service hours

Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
Leadership development
Mentoring
SAT/ACT and other test preparation

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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20%
African American: 80%

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 74
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically At-risk

First-Generation

Between 50% and 75%