1. Classic Upward Bound WELCOME iCUB App Session 2011

2. Session Agenda 5:30 p.m. Welcome 5:40 p.m.Classic Upward Bound 101 Expected outcomes and responsibilities Phases Benefits Details about acceptance, waiting list and application safeguards Merit Program 6:00 p.m.Student/Parent Student Panel Perspectives shared… Question/Answer session 6:15 p.m.Completing you Application Online Completion/Paper App 6:50 p.m.Interview Appointment Proposed schedule - secure a classroom at feeder high school?

3.  Where does CUB come from United Stated Department of Education and hosted at UTB/TSC http://www.utb.edu/sa/cub  What will I have to do… Commit to Excellence  When does my commitment take place… Through out your high school years and continuing through completion of your Bachelors Degree  How are applicants selected … Competitively, Fairly and Carefully  Why would I apply… To access assistance you will need on your journey to post-secondary success

4. Tangle – Chaos Toss Actions and info required to get into college …

5. Expected outcomes and responsibilities (a) Academic Improvement on Standardized Test: 80 % of all UB participants, who at the time of entrance into the project had an expected high school graduation date during the school year, will have achieved at the proficient level during high school on state assessments in reading/language arts and math. (b) Project Retention 75 % of 9 th, 10 th, and 11 th grade project participants served during each school year will continue to participate in the Upward Bound Project during the next school year. (c) Postsecondary Enrollment: 75 % of all UB participants, who at the time of entrance into the project had an expected graduation date during the school year, will enroll in a program of postsecondary education by the fall term immediately following the expected graduation date from high school. (d) Postsecondary Persistence: 60% of all UB participants who enrolled in a program of postsecondary education during the fall term immediately following high school graduation will be enrolled for the fall term of the second academic year.

6. Phases  PHASE I DAILY ONE-ON-ONE TUTORIALS DURING THE WEEK INCLUDING C OLLEGE C HATS. MONDAY-FRIDAY FOR ALL STUDENTS WITH DAILY AVERAGES BELOW 85%. SATURDAY TUTORIALS TWICE A MONTH  PHASE II SATURDAY ENRICHMENT TWICE A MONTH DURING THE REGULAR ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR (FALL & SPRING.)  PHASE III SIX-WEEK SUMMER COMPONENT (NON-RESIDENTIAL and combination of credit and noncredit) DAILY TUTORIALS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN SUMMER SCHOOL

7.  College Campuses  Career Related Activities  Community Service

8. Money & Time saved depends on how early the student begins taking college courses!  9th Grade – 1 course (Summer I) = $2,714.00  10th Grade – 4 courses (Dual & Summer) = $4,179.00  11th Grade – 4 courses (Dual & Summer) = $4,179.00  12th Grade – 4 courses (Dual & Summer) = $4,179.00 Total money saved through high school = $15, 251.00 Student will graduate from high school with a total of 39 college credits and will begin their first year in college as a Sophomore. Bottom line – Savings $$$$$

9. Important details …  Acceptance, waiting list and application safeguards  Probationary Status

10. Merit Program Progress Reports College Chats - Weekly Attendance/Participation Saturday Activities Enrichment Excursions Tutoring Sessions Academic College Preparation Plan Wiki Community Service Parent Meetings/Involvement http://2010cubprojects.pbworks.com

11. Student/Parent Panel Perspectives shared…

12. CUB Application http://2010cubprojects.pbworks.com

13. Thank you for your attention!