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.
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?
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.