SSC Upward Bound Program
Academic Requirements
During the Academic Year
 The academic year component requires all program participants to attend after-school services for a minimum of four hours per week. All students are required to participate in at least two hours of tutoring, a one hour developmental seminar and one hour of test preparation (MCAS, PSAT, SAT).
An individualized academic plan, "Plan for Success," is developed for each student based on quarterly grade reports, standardized test scores, tutor evaluations, guidance counselor recommendations and results from any administered program testing. Each "Plan for Success" is designed to improve student's basic academic skills while also providing guidance for future success.
During the academic year, program students receive a minimum of 18 sessions of individual or small group academic advising, career and interpersonal counseling. Community service and enrichment activities are also offered and encouraged throughout the year.
Summer Residential Program
 All program students are required to participate in a six-week summer residential program held at Salem State College. The host institution allows program participants access to myriad facilities that assist in providing students with an authentic college-going experience.
- Each student is required to participate in 110 hours of formal instruction in mathematics through pre calculus, laboratory science, composition and literature, foreign language and English-as-Second Language, if appropriate
- All students must complete a minimum of 4 hours per week, including 2 hours of tutoring, 1 hour of MCAS or SAT Prep, and a 1 hour personal development workshop
- All students must maintain a minimum of a C average in all core classes or they will be placed on academic probation.
- Students also have the opportunity to participate in workshops, cultural and educational activities and a field trip. Select students who meet the eligibility criteria guidelines are given the opportunity to participate in a summer work-study opportunity during the latter part of August and can earn a stipend of up to $300.
- Sample Summer Academic Schedule [PDF 84KB]
Stipend
Participants receive $40 per month for full participation in the academic year program and $60 per month during June, July and August. Selected students who participate in a summer work-study component organized by the program can earn a maximum stipend of $300 per month.
Student Development & Enrichment Opportunities
College Visits
College visits are arranged for grade 11 and 12 students in the fall and spring of each year. Students will visit at least one state college and university, a private college, an out-of-state college or university and a community college. Prior to selecting the college or university to be visited, students research the schools, and compile a list of post-secondary institutions they are interested in visiting. All program students have the opportunity to participate in an annual college visit. Other opportunities for college visits include the annual TRIO Day event (held in February of each year and typically offering visits to several area colleges) and participation in several college tours arranged throughout the year.
Student Government
Each new academic year the program conducts Student Government elections to nominate a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Weekly meetings include issues pertaining to: student retention strategies, evaluating the effectiveness of tutorials and workshops, organization of events and cultural activities, community service opportunities, web page updates and assistance with summer planning. Assist with coordinating student recognition opportunities such as Student of the Week, quarterly Honor Roll Pizza Party and Birthday Celebrations.
Student Conferences & Leadership Opportunities
These are offered throughout the year: TRIO sponsored New England Student Leadership Conference in Fairlee, VT (October); the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Science Network in Boston, MA (October);TRIO Day held at a designated New England site (February); and the TRIO National Student Leadership Congress in Washington, DC (June). Students who are interested in attending conferences supported by the program will be required to compete by writing an essay on a topic chosen by the SSCUBP staff (in the event that not all sixty-five students can attend due to limited space available). Students' qualifications to attend the conference(s) will be based on the content and quality of the essay turned in, program participation, and academic performance.
Career Fair
An annual SSCUBP Career Fair will be organized each spring to include, but not be limited to, individuals from the following areas:, business, computer science, engineering, medicine, mental health, technology, criminal justice, social work, education, and architecture. Moreover, the Program will seek to identify presenters who have succeeded in overcoming the disadvantages and circumstances confronted by target students.
Cultural Activities
Activities may include theater, museums, city tours, ballet, musical productions, dance performances and outdoor activities (i.e., rope's course). To ensure that each participant has the opportunity to attend the planned event, flyers are posted to announce the date, time, and location of the activity, and a sign up sheet will be distributed
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