Upward Bound
From the Director
Texas Southern University, recognized in 1990 by the National Council of Educational Opportunity Associations, has hosted the Upward Bound Program on its campus since its inception in 1965. As a parent of a participant in the Upward Bound Program, you will feel proud that an institution such as Texas Southern University cares about your child’s future and his/her success
The Upward Bound program seeks a holistic approach to a child’s development, and it is designed to enhance his/her academic and life experiences. The aim is to develop academic skills through activities that will motivate them intellectually and culturally. Further, such experiences will help enrich their social and personal awareness.
The Upward Bound staff at Texas Southern University is prepared and currently educating future generations of productive citizens. Additionally, the Upward Bound Program increases academic awareness and provides for a successful transition from high school to post secondary education and beyond.
The Upward Bound Program encourages young people to achieve academic excellence, thereby increasing the students’ chances for success in post-secondary education. Indeed, I view the Upward Bound Program as an invaluable tool in shaping our young people to meet academic and leadership needs in order to be a thriving individual in society. Let us never forget that “Education is the passport to the future and the future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” (Malcolm X)
Program Staff
Yolanda Warren
Director
Upward Bound Math Science
Xavier Martinez
Project Coordinator
Upward Bound Math Science
Mission & Vision
TRiO Upward Bound Programs provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The programs provide opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Our programs serve high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree. TRiO Upward Bound assists program participants through academic services, cultural enrichment activities, and individual counseling to become better prepared to enter and succeed in a post-secondary educational institution. Also, the program helps students acquire information regarding college (both in-state and out-of-state), explore career options, and select appropriate majors.
Upward Bound Goal
Our goal is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education. The TRIO Upward Bound Programs consists of two components: academic year and summer. All services and activities are free. Upward Bound Projects provide academic instruction in mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and foreign languages. Tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, work-study programs, education and counseling services are designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students. Services are available to students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in post-secondary education such as students with disabilities, students who are displaced, students who are in foster care, or other disconnected students.
Stipends
Upward Bound students receive stipends based upon grade point averages and attendance. Students arriving to the program after the sessions have begun or students who do not complete the day will be penalized.
- Excessive absences/tardiness
- Failure to report for individual counseling sessions
- No report cards
- Displaying improper conduct
Upward Bound Summer Program
A six-week residential, academic, and personal development program comprises the summer component. Emphasis is placed on basic communication and mathematical skills, test-taking skills, career awareness, and social developments skills. Activities include academic classes, special interest classes, cultural activities, recreational sports, and an out-of-town field trip.
Cost
There is no cost for the students to participate in the Trio Upward Bound Program. All program materials, services, and activities are free of charge to participants.
Upward Bound Target Schools
- Kashmere High School
- Phillis Wheatley High School
- Ross Shaw Sterling Aviation High School
- James Madison High School
Qualifications
- Students who are interested in running for an office should submit a letter of intent five days prior to the start of elections. One day will be allocated for campaigning.
- Students seeking the office of President should possess the following qualifications:
- Completion of the eleventh (11) grade
- Participation in the Upward Bound for no less than one (1) program cycle.
- Grade Point average of 2.50 or above.
- Should be in good “program standing”.
- The remaining student government offices are open to all students.
- All elected officers are required to attend leadership-training workshops. The workshops
will cover the following:
- How to conduct a meeting
- How to reorganize a committee
- Leadership styles
- What it means to be an officer in the Upward Bound Program