Welcome to the TRIO Upward Bound Rural Program

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Upward Bound Rural Program Overview

At the start of the school year, each participant's educational needs are evaluated by their Upward Bound Rural Success Coach to align program services with the participant's academic needs and goals. From September through May, Upward Bound Rural provides academic and support services to students at their school campus on a bi-weekly basis. At minimum, the program will host (1) Saturday meeting each month, providing participants with opportunities for cultural and educational enrichment through workshops, activities, field trips, college campus tours, exposure to STEM curriculum, academic instruction, and tutoring services. The Upward Bound Rural Program provides counseling services in the areas of academics, financial literacy, and college/career exploration.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to assist low-income, first-generation college-bound high school students in the successful completion of secondary education and prepare them academically and socially for enrollment and completion of higher education.

Participating High Schools

George West High School

Odem High School

Sinton High School

Academic Year

From September through May, students attend classes on specified Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Instruction is offered in mathematics, laboratory science, English, reading, writing, speech, history/government, and life management skills which include study skills, career awareness, and related topics. Tutoring is also offered on Saturday class days.

Academic Saturdays

UBR participants meet with the academic advisor and staff ONCE a month on a Saturday to receive supplemental instruction. Participants have the opportunity to attend student enrichment workshops/events and enhance their academic skills in English, Reading, Writing, Math.

Summer Component

During the summer, participants who actively participated by show of regular attendance during the Academic Year Component will be eligible to apply for participation in a (6) week residential program. Students have the opportunity to enroll in EDUC for college credit and also attend courses to prepare them for their next year of high school through instruction in Mathematics, English Language Arts, Laboratory Sciences, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, and Life Management Skills on campus Monday through Thursday. Students also attend field trips, exposing them to various careers, college campuses, and cultural and educational events. The summer program assists students in obtaining the skills and motivation necessary to succeed in postsecondary school.

Bridge Program

After graduating from high school, qualifying Upward Bound Rural graduates will be eligible to apply for participation in a (6) week residential program. If accepted, Bridge Program participants will enroll in 6-credit hours of college courses at Coastal Bend College for their first summer semester and live on campus in CBC's Residential Hall. Bridge participants are assisted with the admission and financial aid process, as well as their academic transition to college. In addition, tutoring, counseling, and various other services are offered. The Upward Bound Rural Bridge Program provides all tuition, housing, and supplies at no cost to the participant.

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