Academic Year

The Academic Year Component is comprised of Saturday Enrichment Academy and After School Scholastics Institute that assist students in improving basic skills in mathematics, science, critical thinking, and reading, writing, language, and verbal communication skills. The After School Scholastics Institute, held bi-monthly at the target schools and supervised by the High School Coordinator, focus on academic advising, personal and group counseling, and student leadership activities. The twice per month Saturday Enrichment Academy (16) provide services that include: tutorials, preparation for standardized testing, scholastic motivation, college preparation, student leadership, cultural enrichment, college tours and career exploration.

Schedules

• Saturday Enrichment Academy

Other Program Activities

Tutorials

Tutoring in core curriculum and electives, if needed, is provided at the Saturday Enrichment Academy and on an as need basis at other designated sites. Students are also required to participate in the on-school-site tutorial program.

Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Seminars

Cohort seminars are designed to assist students will leadership skills; orient them to careers; and assist them in preparation for entry into colleges and universities.

Scholar Bowl

Upward Bound will participate in the Academic Bowl sponsored by the North Carolina Council of Educational Opportunity Programs (NCCEOP) and Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (SAEOPP). Scholar Bowl participants will practice in at least ten sessions during the Academic Year, prior to competition in the spring. Practice sessions will take place at the Saturday Scholastic Sessions and other designated times.

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