Georgia State University
Project Upward Bound - DeKalb
You're bound to succeed!!!
What is Project Upward Bound - DeKalb?
Project Upward Bound - DeKalb is a challenging pre-college initiative designed to encourage and prepare students to pursue a program of study at the post-secondary education level. Project Upward Bound, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, offers a program of rigorous academic instruction, a peer environment supportive of excellence and exposure to new learning opportunities.
Who
is eligible?
Ninth and tenth grade students from selected schools in DeKalb County are eligible
for the program. Students must be recommended by counselors and teachers.
Project Upward Bound - DeKalb does not look for the high achiever, but rather for
the student who show the potential for being a high achiever. Students
must meet federal income requirement guidelines.
How does
it work?
Selected students
meet on the Georgia State University campus on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. during the academic year and six weeks daily (Monday-Friday)
during the summer. A stipend, meal and transportation allowance are provided
to each student.
Project
Upward Bound - DeKalb meets the needs of students in four areas:
*
Academic development - Students attend classes
that emphasize individualized instruction in science, composition, literature,
mathematics and SAT preparation.
*
Counseling services
- Personal, vocational and academic counseling are provided for each student.
Group counseling also is emphasized and provides an opportunity for student
interaction.
* Cultural enrichment activities
- Students attend various activities such as concerts, art exhibits, plays,
sports events, etc., to broaden their cultural experiences. Travel outside
the Atlanta area is provided to further expand the students' cultural
awareness.
* Tutorial Services
- Tutors are provided in all academic areas.
Advantages
of Project Upward Bound - DeKalb
Advantages to students:
* increases educational motivation
* increases cultural awareness
* increases students' social and educational contacts
* increases awareness of the college environment
Advantages to Community:
* assists public schools with academic development
* assists in developing future community leaders
* improves relationships between the college environment and the community
* develops community appreciation
Contact Us
PHONE:
(404) 413-1706
FAX: (404) 413-1692
MAIL:
Dr. Shirley Arnold, Director
Project Upward
Bound - DeKalb
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3983
Atlanta, GA 30302-3983
Professional Staff:
Dr. Shirley Arnold, Director
Contact
by email
Mr. Cashawn Myers, Project Coordinator
Contact by email
Ms. Felecia Miller,
Office Manager
Contact
by email
Last Updated: September 24, 2008
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