Upward Bound: Expectations

Expectations of Upward Bound Students

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 I graduate from high school
Observing the rules and regulations of Upward Bound
Attending school regularly
Not using tobacco products, alcohol, or abusing other substances (legal or illegal)
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 the improvement of my GPA (grade point average) each semester and having no incompletes
Exhibiting positive, friendly, cooperative and respectful behavior toward Upward Bound staff and fellow students
Applying for admission to a post-secondary education institution before January of my senior year in high school
Maintaining communication with Upward Bound for five years after graduating from high school to report on academic progress and the continuation of my education