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Weber State University Upward Bound is a pre-college program that provides critical educational services and activities for eligible 13- to 19-year-old students in northern Utah, generally "lost in the shuffle," requiring individualized attention if they are to develop the necessary post-secondary academic skills to gain entry into and graduate from institutions of higher learning. Students participate with the Upward Bound program for the duration of their high school enrollment.
Eligibility Requirements
High School students, in the ninth and tenth grades, are selected based on the recommendations of teachers, counselors, and social service agencies.
In order to be considered to participate in the Upward Bound program, the applicant must be first-generation student. A first-generation student is someone whose parents have not received a college degree.
Most students must be eligible based on low-income guidelines as outlined by the U.S. Department of Education.
Upward Bound is funded to serve students enrolled in one of the following five high schools: Ogden, Ben Lomond, Clearfield, Layton, and Northridge. All 9th grade students in both the Davis and Ogden School Districts must attend a junior high that feeds students into one of the above listed high schools.
Student must have the potential to be successful in post-secondary college program, which includes a grade point average above 2.5, good school attendance, and average or above scores on achievement tests.
To remain in the program students must meet the following requirements:
- Maintain a 2.5 grade point average.
- Maintain good school attendance.
- Participate in Upward Bound's services including: after-school study hall (when available), Saturday College Prep/Study Hall, individual academic counseling sessions, special monthly activities and community service.
- Complete the six-week summer residential academic camp.
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ALL UB STUDENTS
Utah Jazz Game-Thursday, October 9, 2008 MANDATORY attendance for all UB students unless dying. OSD students meet at the UB office at 4:30pm with DSD students meeting at Clearfield HS at 5:00pm. Dinner will be provided before the game starting at 7:00pm.
"An Evening of Film Music"-Thursday, November 13, 2008 performances of popular film music. Students need to meet at the UB office at 6:45pm in nice dress (no jeans or t-shirts) to walk to the Browning Center. Limited tickets so sign-up with Tiffany or Linda. (2 of 4 cultural activities)
"Christmas Spirituals"-Thursday, November 18, 2008 performances of popular holiday songs. Students need to meet at the UB office at 6:45pm in nice dress (no jeans or t-shirts) to walk to the Browning Center. Limited tickets so sign-up with Tiffany or Linda. (3 of 4 cultural activities)
COMMUNITY SERVICE Barnes & Noble-December 5th (4-10pm), 6th (9am-10pm), 7th (9am-10pm), 15th (4-10pm), 16th (4-10pm) 17th (4-10pm). All students must complete at least 2 hours of service; be sure to sign-up!
KEYSTONE CLUB ACTIVITIES Black Island Farms-Saturday, October 25, 2008 following College Prep. MANDATORY! All 9-11th grades students plus OSD 12th grade students leave UB office at 12:15pm. DSD students meet UB at Layton Hills Mall for lunch. Lots of fun to follow celebrating fall with rides, pumpkins, corn mazes, etc.
"Body Worlds 3"-Saturday, November 22, 2008 following College Prep. MANDATORY! Lunch will be provided after College Prep before heading to Salt Lake to view this limited time exhibit on the human body.
BRIDGE 2009 National ACT Test-Saturday, October 25, 2008 for all Bridge 2009 students. Remember your Admissions Ticket, ID, calculator, pencils, snacks, comfy clothes and consistent sleep. Arrive at your testing center location by 7:45am ready to go!
WSU Multicultural Conference-Wednesday, November 5, 2008 is a MANDATORY activity for all Bridge 2009 students. You will be excused from school to participate in activities such as WSU Admission, Major Fest and Multicultural Conference (with scholarships!).
JUNIORS 2010 Science Day at the U-Saturday, November 8, 2008. Save the date as all Juniors will be attending this event (9:00am to 3:00pm) and a tour of the University of Utah. Students in Ogden SD will meet at the UB office while Davis SD students will meet at Northridge HS.
2008-09 SATURDAY COLLEGE PREP October 11, 25 November 8, 15, 22 December 6, 13, 20 January 10, 24, 31 February 7, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16
Social Science Building: Room 323 Additional Rooms: 325, 343, 345
2009 Academic Summer Program June 15-19: Academic Field Trip June 22-July 23: Academic Residential Program
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