Students - Evaluation

All new Upward Bound applicants will be evaluated for acceptance into the program based upon the following:

1. Documentation of program eligibility received by the Upward Bound office
   
   Each Upward Bound applicant must have the following information on file in order to document program eligibility:
   
   
   1. Completed and notarized application, including:
      
      
      *Social security number
      *Date of birth
      *Education status of parents
      *Confidential Upward Bound Profile Chart
      *Signed Statement for Release of Transcripts
   
   
   2. Income verification, which may include:
      
      
      *Copy of 1040
      *Copy of food stamp card
      *Letter indicating benefits from one or more of the following resources:
      Worker's Compensation
      Social Security
      Supplemental Income
      Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
   
   
   3. Transcript from current school/last school attended, consisting of:
      
      
      *Most recent quarter grades
      *Last year's grades
      *Ohio Proficiency Test results
      *Other Standardized Test results
      *Attendance Report
      *Disciplinary Report
   
   
   4. Completed Physical forms
   
   
   
2. Tutoring / Supervised Study Performance

Students will be judged based upon the following criteria:


1. Preparation for tutoring (bringing books, homework assignments, supplies, necessary website addresses, etc.);


2. Attendance and participation in tutoring / supervised study for a minimum of 3 hours per week for eight weeks;


3. Appropriate behavior while in tutoring, the computer lab, etc. No loud talking, laughing, excessive socializing, etc.;


4. No walking or running the hallways, loud talking in the hallways, and socializing in other areas in or in front of the building that are not related to Upward Bound or tutoring;


5. No excessive eating and drinking in the tutoring rooms, and absolutely no eating or drinking in the computer labs due to the nature of the equipment.;


6. Use of academic, homework, college, and scholarship websites only while in the computer room; and


7. Demonstration of respect for everyone involved with the program-- tutors, teachers, program administrators, and other students.


3. Saturday Skill Development Class Performance:

Students will be judged based upon the following criteria:


1. Class attendance, punctuality, and appropriate classroom behavior;


2. Passing classes without excessive noise and socializing; and


3. Respect for the teachers, teacher assistants, program administrators, and other students.

Note:

Upward Bound is an outstanding college preparation program that places 98% to 100% of its graduates in college. Students accepted into the program must be responsible for their actions and will be expected to abide by the program rules.

Students will be evaluated for the program independently of parental intervention (in other words, parents will not be contacted during the evaluation process to intervene regarding poor student behavior and performance).

Applicants will be notified at the end of eight weeks regarding his or her acceptance into the program.