Being an Upward Bound Participant 

What Does Upward Bound Expect Of Its Students?

Once a student is chosen for Upward Bound, there are high expectations set for the student's academic and social performance. These expectations include the following:

• Participating in Upward Bound until graduating from high school
• Actively participating in Upward Bound activities including meetings with staff on school visits, completing Upward Bound assignments, and attending Upward Bound on-campus activities
• Enrolling in high school courses required for admission to higher education programs
• Maintaining 2.0 GPA (grade point average) throughout the program
• Achieving satisfactory academic progress in all classes, including GPA (grade point average) improvement each semester and having no incomplete classes
• Passing the MCA tests in Math and Reading
• Attending school regularly
• Applying for admission to a post-secondary education institution before January of the senior year in high school
• Maintaining communication with Upward Bound for six years after graduating from high school to report on academic progress and the continuation of education
• Exhibiting positive, friendly, cooperative and respectful behavior toward Upward Bound staff and fellow students
• Observing the rules and regulations of Upward Bound
• Not using tobacco products, alcohol, or abusing other substances (legal or illegal)