Services We Provide

Upward Bound helps students in their efforts to succeed in high school and college by offering the following services:

1. After School Sessions

   We offer weekly after school sessions at each target school site, administered by our outreach mentors and program coordinator. Sessions consist of short workshops, peer tutoring, and academic advising.

   SCHOOL	DAY	TIME	LOCATION
   Santa Maria High School	Tuesday	3-4 PM and 4-5 PM	Cafeteria
   Ernest Righetti High School	Wednesday	3-4 PM and 4-5 PM	Sword and Shield Center
   Nipomo High School	Wednesday	3:40-5 PM	Career Center
   Pioneer Valley High School	Thursday	4 PM-5 PM	Mrs. Martinez's classroom, Rm. #613

2. Academic Advising

   Each student must complete at least 1 academic advising appointment per school year. Appointments allow students to go over their graduation status, A-G requirements, college/career goals, extra-curricular activities, financial aid options, and much more!

3. Saturday Supplemental Workshops

   Occasionally we offer specialized workshops on the weekends for all students. Topics range from college application support to FAFSA completion/scholarship opportunities, guest speakers, etc.
    

4. Cultural/Educational Field Trips

   We have one-day and overnight field trips throughout the year, which expose students to the different opportunities available to them including college campuses, museums, and much more! Past field trips include the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Museum of Tolerance, UC Berkeley, San Diego State and other surrounding universities, and the San Diego Zoo to name a few!
    

5. Summer Residential Programs

   40 of our 10^th-12^th graders, who are selected based on academic year participation, are able to have a “college like” experience for 6 weeks during the summer. Activities include staying in the Cal Poly residential halls, taking preparatory course for the upcoming school year, and taking field trips to local sites.

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