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Volume Two, Issue No. 1

A Note from the Director

Hello Upward Bound students, The moment is up on us! The time is now. You must take the actions to secure your future. As I have said on many occasions, you will blink your eyes and you will be graduating from high school. I know it's hard to believe, but what you do now will have an effect concerning your life choices. If you work hard now, you will certainly be paid for it later!

Seniors, stay aware of all deadlines and keep your grades as high as possible. You also need to make your senior meetings to secure your future. All Upward Bound participants, be aware of your academic standing and work hard to achieve the best grades possible. This will allow you the opportunity to get into the college you desire and provide you with scholarships opportunities. Your hard work will place you above the norm and categorize you as a prime candidate for college.

It is the Upward Bound Staff's passion and goal to get you into the college or university that you desire. Stay on top of your grades and we will see you at the upcoming workshops. Please call the office if you have any questions.

Thank you, Gill Finley, Director

Volume Two, Issue No. 1 UPWARD BOUND NEWSLETTER

Fall 2010

Summer Trip to South Carolina

This summer Upward Bound students and staff traveled to Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Students immersed themselves in the experience and history of the Deep South. By participating in a ghost walk tour, students were able to visit several historical sites and learn about the legacy of several Charleston families and buildings.

In addition, both students and staff were reminded of America's dark past as they toured Boone Hall Plantation. During the tour, students visited slave cabins and participated in a walking tour of the plantation, gardens, and main house. Other fun activities in Charleston included Thriller Boat Ride, Folly Beach, and College of Charleston. While in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, students visited the beach, Ripley's Believe it or Not, La Grande Cirque Adrenaline, and toured Coastal Carolina University. Students and staff thoroughly enjoyed the Charleston experience.

THE PRE-COLLEGE CURRICULUM

First-time freshmen under age 21 who enroll in a four-year degree program at a Kentucky public university must complete the PCC. Students who transfer to a four-year degree program or convert to baccalaureate status with fewer than 24 semester credit hours may be subject to PCC requirements.

English/Language Arts 4 credits required: English I, English II, English III, English IV (or AP English)

Mathematics

3 credits required: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry (see note below on substitutions)

Science

3 credits required Credits to include life science, physical science, and earth/space science (at least one lab course).

Social Studies

3 credits required From U.S. History, Economics, Government, World Geography and World Civilization

Health 1/2 credit required

Physical Education ½ credit required

History and Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts 1 credit required History and appreciation of visual and performing arts or another arts course that incorporates such content

Foreign Language 2 credits required or demonstrated competency [effective date: fall 2004 semester]

Electives 7 credits required (5 rigorous) Recommended strongly: 1 or more courses that develop computer literacy [In 2004, requirement is 5 credits (3 rigorous)]

TOTAL CREDITS:

22 15 required credits; 7 elective credits (2002) [17 required credits; 5 elective credits (2004)]

A student may substitute an integrated, applied, interdisciplinary, or higher level course within a program of study if the substituted course offers the same or greater academic rigor and the course covers or exceeds the minimum required content.

Rigorous electives should have academic content at least as challenging as that in courses required in the minimum high school graduation requirements. These electives also should be in social studies, science, math, English and language arts, arts and humanities, foreign language, and, above the introductory level, in agriculture, industrial technology, business, marketing, family and consumer sciences, health sciences, and technology education and career pathways. Electives in physical education and health are limited to one-half unit each.

New Upward Bound Students

Upward Bound would like to formally introduce eleven new students into the program. We are excited to have each of these students with us.

Corrine Cunningham Freshman-Frankfort High School

Jorie Carr Freshman-Franklin County High School

Rebecca Coleman Freshman-Franklin County High School

Oshae McNeely Freshman-Franklin County High School

Thayna Pires Freshman-Franklin County High School

Kristen Brown Freshman-Western Hills High School

Katelynn Plotner Freshman-Western Hills High School

Bashawn Watts Freshman-Western Hills High School

Keshona Peat Sophomore-Western Hills High School

Jasmine Washington Sophomore-Frankfort High School

Asia King Junior-Franklin County High School

We expect great things from each of you!

studies, science, math, English and language arts, arts and humanities, foreign language, and, above the introductory level, in agriculture, industrial technology, business, marketing, family and consumer sciences, health sciences, and technology education and career pathways. Electives in physical education and health are limited to one-half unit each.

Completing the PCC will enable students to compete for the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarships (KEES).

*Taken from the Kentucky Department of Education website.

College Bound UB students

This year we are proud to announce that we have twelve graduating seniors in our program. Throughout the school year, Upward Bound will be assisting them in their college admission process. Good luck to each of these graduating seniors:

Georan Cardwell Frankfort High School

Jason Hobbs Franklin County High School

Lauren McCoy Franklin County High School

Raymond Davis Franklin County High School

Sandra Amponsah Franklin County High School

Gabrielle Brown Frankfort High School

Van Stills Franklin County High School

Keaston Jones Franklin County High School

Raenieshia Henton Western Hills High School

Ebony Franklin Frankfort High School

2010 Leadership Team

Upward Bound would like to announce this year's 2010-2011 student leadership team. These young ladies and men were nominated and voted upon by their UB peers. Student representatives were selected by UB staff. Below are the dates and times of their meetings. All leaders and representatives are required to attend. Failure to attend at least two leadership meetings per semester will result in dismissal from leadership position in which transition in office will take place. The new leadership team, meetings, and dates are as followed:

Elected positions

Raeneisha Henton .....President Stephanie Robinson .....Vice-president Sophia Bellamy .....Corresponding Secretary Jasmine Washington .....Treasurer Gill Finley .....Sgt. at Arms Georan Cardwell .....Mr. Upward Bound Rebecca Coleman .....Ms. Upward Bound

Appointed positions

Katelynn Plotner.....Freshman Representative Nancy Adane .....Sophomore Representative Asia King .....Junior Representative Jacon Hobbs .....Senior Representative

Leadership Meeting Schedule

Sunday, September 19th, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 9th, 12:30-2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 21st, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4th, 12:30-2:00 p.m.

All meetings will take place in ASB Room 519. Students are encouraged to be prompt. UPWARD BOUND

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

502. Upward Bound Program Kentucky State University 400 East Main Street ASB Room 519 Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 597-5525
502. Gill Finley, Jr. Director (502) 597-6935 gill.finley@kysu.edu
502. T'Ebony Torain Academic Counselor (502) 597-5724 t'ebony.torain@kysu.edu
502. Angela Reynolds Administrative Assistant (502) 597-5525 angela.reynolds@kysu.edu

Please feel free to contact us with your questions and/or concerns. We are here to help you.

STEP UP TO THE CHALLENGE! Such course work prepares high on communications and etiquette

Such course work prepares high school students for college. It is our belief that each Upward Bound student is capable of undertaking the challenge. For more information, please contact your school counselor or the Upward Bound office.

on communications and etiquette to the Upward Bound students during the summer of 2009.

Most of us have seen the commercial in which the announcer shouts "Next up, Algebra 2!" "Who will step up to the challenge?" A student simply states, "I will." My question to each of you is the same. "Who will step up to the challenge?" To be prepared for college level course work, it is important for each Upward Bound student to take upper level courses. Honors, Advanced Placement, dual enrollment and dual credit are examples of upper level courses. Such course work prepares high school students for college. It is our belief that each Upward Bound student is capable of undertaking the challenge. For more information, please contact your school counselor or the Upward Bound office.

Subsequently, we would like to announce that two of our very own Upward Bound students are taking a college class on the campus of Kentucky State University. Senior, Lauren McCoy(FCHS) and Junior, Sophia Bellamy (FHS) are enrolled in Interpersonal Communications which is taught by Professor Jennifer Miles. Professor Miles has also taught a class on communications and etiquette to the Upward Bound students during the summer of 2009.

In order to assist these students during their enrollment process, Upward Bound staff worked alongside Roberta Mason, Coordinator of Community and Advising Non-Traditional Students-Continuing and Distance Education. Any UB student interested in taking a college class can contact Ms. T'Ebony at (502) 597-5724 or contact Mrs. Roberta Mason at (502) 597-5614 or via email at Roberta.mason@kysu.edu.

The Academic counselor's orner by T'Ebony Torain

Adversity: Can you handle it?

How do you handle adversity? Do you run from it? Do you attack it head on? Let's face it. Regardless of age, each of us will encounter adversity in our lives. Yet, it's not adversity that determines our fate, it's how we handle the adverse situation. Webster online dictionary defines adversity as "a state, condition or instance of serious or continued difficulty or adverse fortune."

Throughout the school year, adversity can occur in the form of a difficult class, stringent teacher, challenging assignment, tedious project, worrisome friend, or treacherous foe. It can even occur through a personal

Upward Bound 2010 Fall Semester Workshop Dates SEPTEMBER 18TH 9:00-11:15a.m. (Split sessions) OCTOBER 9TH 9:00-11:15a.m. (Split sessions) NOVEMBER 20TH TBA DECEMBER 4TH 9:00a.m-TBA DECEMBER 18TH TBA Dates and times are subject to change. situation with family or yourself. Whatever the situation may be, never allow adversity to keep you from achieving your goal of attending college. Instead, dig your heels in and persevere. Study, work hard, and lean on trusted adults to help you. Sooner or later, you will see some positive results.

situation with family or yourself. Whatever the situation may be, never allow adversity to keep you from achieving your goal of attending college. Instead, dig your heels in and persevere. Study, work hard, and lean on trusted adults to help you. Sooner or later, you will see some positive results.

Adversity is bound to occur in each of our lives. How will you handle it?

Senior Seminar Meeting Dates and Time

Below are the dates and times of Upward Bound senior meetings. Each senior is required to attend. During these meetings we will discuss college entrance and financial aid information. Again, all seniors are required to attend.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29TH 5:30P.M.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH 5:30P.M.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17TH 5:30P.M.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST 5:30P.M.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12TH 5:30P.M.

SUMMER In Review

Wow! Where did the time go? We just completed our third summer component and what a summer it was. Where do we start? Let's see, maybe with students residing on the campus of Kentucky State University where they attended classes that prepared them for their next grade level. Or how they were enriched in college and senior seminars, ACT test prep, cooking, karate, Spanish, and fitness and conditioning.

Students also toured the campuses of Northern Kentucky University and Centre College. In addition, to building on networking academic success, our primary program emphasize was upon networking and collaboration building. Students strengthen their networking and team work skills by participating in joint activities with the following Upward Bound programs: Elizabethtown Community College, University of Louisville, and University of Kentucky.

Through these collaborations students were able to participate in a fashion show, basketball and volleyball competitions, games, jewelry making and a host of other activities. Finally, the program concluded with a summer trip to Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This year's summer program was a success.