UPWARD BOUND PASSPORT: DESTINATION COLLEGE “Education will take you wherever you want to go” Fall Semester Workshops 2011-2012 Upward Bound
AUGUST Saturday, August 13th ORIENTATION/BANQUET Time: 10:00-11:30a.m., 11:50-1:30p.m. 1st Stop: Envision where you want to go
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 17th How to get into your first choice college-Kaplan What every freshman and sophomore should know Ms. T'Ebony Torain METAMORPHOSIS AND MANUP Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Workshops 11:00-12:00 p.m. Metamorphosis and ManUP *Senior Meeting 2nd Stop: Fuel your ambitions
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Workshops 11:00-12:00 p.m. Testimonials*Senior Meeting
Saturday, October 8th KSU HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES TBA 3rd: Ready? Set? Go!
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 5th KHEAA presentation-Summer Gortney- KHEAA representative METAMORPHOSIS AND MANUP Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.-Workshop 10:45-11:45-Metamorphosis and ManUp *Senior Meeting
OCTOBER
DECEMBER
Saturday, October 1stSaturday, December 10th
How to write a winning college/scholarship admission essay-KaplanCOMMUNITY SERVICE Timeline:TBA
Past UB student testimonials-Former UB students*Senior Meeting
Letter from the Director
The time is now, set the pace for A's and B's.! Ready or not, you are off and on your way to be graded for your progress in school. So, start your quest with high and strong expectations. See yourself as the "A" student. Make sure you set time aside to review and study for your classes. Stay on top of deadlines for assignments and test. Change your study habits so that if last school year you did not make the grades you are capable of, you will be on track to achieving better grades this school year. Think of yourself as a track star before a race. He or she cannot just get out and run a 25 miles marathon without proper training and building endurance, and the same goes for you as a student. Here are a few tips to consider for your educational race this year:
Have pep talks with yourself for you are your own greatest fan or critic whether you realize it or not.
Set clear, achievable goals for yourself; believe that you have the power to overcome perceived boundaries and limitations.
Set goals that work hand in hand with your expectations, this will help you develop your independence.
Make sure you have the tools needed to do your home-work and eliminate distractions.
Turn in all home work on time. If you miss school, check to make sure you turn in all assignments, get new assignments, and make up all tests.
Stay aware of all critical deadlines or dates by putting them in your cell phones, computers, or planners, or post them were you can see them.
Above all, take time to celebrate your achievements like it's your birthday. Remember, you are your greatest fan!
If you take these simple tips and apply them to your life, you will run your educational race with great endurance and be highly rewarded at the graduation finish line. Press, push, or pull down anything hindering or trying to stop you from reaching your goals of success. Remember, education can and will take you wherever you want to go. So run this race full force with determination, for the race will end sooner than you can imagine and you will be progressing to your next track.
Summer Program Overview
Upward Bound completed its third summer program since returning on the campus of Kentucky State University in 2008. This summer was filled with many wonderful experiences. Upward Bound students participated in intense ACT test prep sessions taught by the KAPLAN program. Students studied several test prep techniques that could positively impact their ACT score.
They also participated in Robotics classes where they were able to build robots and compete in a national competition in Charleston, South Carolina. This competition featured twenty Upward Bound teams from Georgia and South Carolina, as well as Kentucky State University's Go College program. One of our Upward Bound teams comprised of Jillian Barnes, Thayna Pires, Corey Bellamy, Demetria Quincy, and Rebecca Coleman placed second runner up in the competition. Charleston, South Carolina was the first destination of the students' end of the year summer trip. During their Charleston visit, they were able to visit the Citadel, which is a nationally recognized military college. They also visited Folly Beach. For many students this was there first time visiting the ocean. After their trip to Charleston, students traveled to Orlando, Florida where they visited Universal Studios among other Orlando attractions.
Upward Bound is excited to have successfully completed another great summer component. We are looking forward to a progressive and successful academic year.