| The
mission of GEAR UP is to significantly increase the number
of low-income
students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary
education. GEAR
UP is designed to enable more young Americans to stay in
school, study hard and take the right course to succeed
in college. The aim is to help communities create new or
expanded school programs and provide educational opportunities
for students. Additionally,
GEAR UP prompts local schools, community-based organizations,
private industry and institutions of higher education to
work in partnerships to help students and their parents
gain needed knowledge and bolster academic programs in
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Students attending the six target middle schools:
6th & 7th grade students attending the six target middle schools:
9th & 10th grade students attending the eight target high schools:
SERVICES
OFFERED FOR STUDENTS
SERVICES OFFERED FOR PARENTS
SERVICES OFFERED FOR TEACHER AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS Back
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| What
Services are offered to Students? |
- Higher
Education Awareness
- Tutoring
and Academic Enhancement
- Cultural
and Recreational Services
- Leadership
Development
- Summer & After
school Academic Enrichment
(Click here for 2007 GEAR UP Summer Camp schedule)
- College
Preparation Workshops
- Career
Exploration
- Mentoring
Activities
- College
Visits
- Scholarship
Opportunities available for GEAR UP graduates
- Free
membership to the Boys & Girls Club
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| What
services are offered to Parents? |
Parental
Workshops:
- Scholarship
and financial aid opportunities
- Promoting
student achievements
- Supporting
transition from high school to college
- Teaching
and encouraging parent involvement in their child's education
Resources
for parents who may have academic barriers:
- GED
(General Equivalency Diploma) preparation
- College
admission
- Financial
aid assistance
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| What
services are Offered to Teachers and School Administrators |
- Funding
for professional development
- Funding
to support Master Degree program
- Funding
for educational supplies
Workshop
topics:
- Identifying
the needs of at-risk students
- Teaching
the best practices for various educational topics
- How
to motivate your students
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is no charge other than your commitment to education. Your
future is your responsibility! If you
are a student at any of the six participating schools,
contact your school counselor or advisor to obtain more
information about GEAR UP. Back
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Contact:
Jill Triplett
Director
for GEAR UP
Email:
jill.triplett@unlv.edu
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CENTER
FOR ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND OUTREACH
GEAR UP PROGRAM
Reynolds Student Services Complex,
4505 Maryland Parkway Room 201
Box 452006
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Tel
702.895.4777 Fax:
702.895.4786
Off
campus location
Executive
Center West
1455 E. Tropicana Avenue, Suite 650
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Tel 702.774.4545 Fax
702.774.4333
(mail
delivery is not available at this location) |
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