Upward Bound - Portsmouth Campus

What is Upward Bound?

• Upward Bound is a grant-sponsored program through the U.S. Department of Education (U.S.D.E.)

• The Program provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance.

• The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in higher education pursuits.

• Upward Bound serves high school students who meet guidelines established by the U.S.D.E. which include: income, first generation, and academic risk.

• The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of post secondary education.

• We serve the Portsmouth Public High Schools.

  • Churchland High School
  • I.C. Norcom High School  
  • Woodrow Wilson High School

Eligibility

• First generation college student
• Family income meets federal guidelines.
• Currently enrolled in 9th through 10th grade
• Academic potential to succeed in education beyond high school
• A desire to continue education beyond high school

Advantages of participating

• Assistance with the college admission process
• Assistance with the financial aid process
• SAT/ ACT preparation and fee waivers
• Fee waivers for college applications
• Stipends
• Mentoring component
• Saturday Academy
  • Academic support
  • Tutorials
  • Educational field trips
  • Increased competency in challenging subjects areas including:
    • English
    • Mathematics
    • Science
    • Foreign Language
  • Educational counseling
  • Career counseling
• Summer Residential Component - Four Week Residential Program
  • On-campus residency college experience
  • Academic development
  • Enrichment in different subject areas
  • Cultural activities
  • Field trips
  • Academic coursework
    • English (Literature and Composition)
    • Math
    • Science
    • College Orientation
  • Internship opportunities

Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education