Upward Bound Program Kentucky State University 400 East Main Street ASB Room 519 Frankfort, KY 40601
Funded by the United States Department of Education with a grant of $250,000.
A Note from the Director
Greetings UB Family,
Time is rapidly passing and the summer component is a month away. Are you excited to get a break? Well, before you start focusing on your break, do not take a break in your classes but finish strong. You are just a few weeks from receiving permanent grades which will follow you right to the Admission Department to determine whether you can attend their college or not. Your grades will also determine how much money you will receive for college and books. So as you can see, you must finish strong!
I want to commend those of you who have been coming to tutoring to stay ahead in your grades. I also want to recognize all those who work hard and keep their grades up, as well as, those who attend tutoring striving to get their grades up. Remember, the Upward Bound program is your support system! We are investing in your immediate academic progress to shape and broaden your future opportunities. We see your potential and will continue to push for more growth because you are college material and bound for success. Just as a person enters into the Army, some people enter with reservations and others with a mind to become a solder. It's a tough process and takes others to help shape and mode the person to become a solder. If you will let us help you, if you stay with the process, if you will climb over the things that make you want to quit; you will become a college student! A solder of academics! You are in a fight for your future, and a lot of things are at risk. Fight for your dreams, call for back up and make the enemy of failure surrender to you! Great things are waiting for you, but you must continue your academic travel to get to them.
Please keep this thought in mind:
“Each student has a choice of how they will climb a mountain or fix a flat tire on a bike, but those who use instructions or take advantage of help and tools given can always make it to the top faster or ride a bike quicker than those who do it by themselves!”
I am excited for you!
Sincerely, Gill Finley Mr. Gill Finley 502-597-6935
“Learning is a process of thoughts and experiences”
Are U Ready for Summer ????
Upward Bound will be hosting its summer program for the second year on the campus of Kentucky State University. The dates are tentatively set for June 22-July 17th. Students will receive instruction in core subjects including Math, Science, English as well as Computer Applications and Foreign Language. Students will also partake in electives such as Basketball, Cooking, Step classes, and Swimming to name a few. Classes and Electives are also subject to change based upon demand and instructors available to teach. Several students will receive the opportunity to work and take on-line college classes. We will also take several trips to various college campuses. Males and females will be residing in separate dorms. Each dorm will have residential advisors who will be able to assist the students with their living arrangement, safety, and dorm needs. Peer tutor/mentors will also help to tutor and mentor the students in their core subjects, personal, study, and other important skills needed to succeed in college.
Wait? “What about the end of the year summer trip?” This summer Upward Bound will be traveling to the BIG APPLE!!! New York, New York. However, students who were consistently on academic probation and/or missed several Upward Bound workshops and activities may not be able to participate in the end of the year summer trip and work-study program. (Please call the Upward Bound office for any questions/concerns.)