College of the Redwoods' Upward Bound is a year-round, Federal TRiO program designed to serve high-potential students who are interested in graduating from high school and attending college. Upward Bound provides support to participants in their preparation for college. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Our goal is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and/ or high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. Participants attend the following target high schools: Del Norte High School, Eureka High School, Fort Bragg High School, Fortuna Union High School, and McKinleyville High School.
Equal Educational Opportunity Program
All Upward Bound programs, classes, and activities shall be available to qualified persons without regard to ethnic group identification, religion, sex, or color. The Upward Bound program does not tolerate discrimination of any kind. It is the policy of the Upward Bound program to provide an educational setting free from harassment of any kind. Harassment is a form of discrimination and is a violation of both State and Federal laws, and it will not be tolerated in this program. If a student feels that he/she is being or has been harassed for any reason, that person should immediately inform the residential coordinator, the academic specialist, or the program director.
Upward Bound Student Selection
The Upward Bound program at College of the Redwoods recruits students throughout the academic school year. Potential Upward Bound participants are identified by classroom teachers, guidance counselors, and community resource persons. Interested students are asked to complete an application that includes transcripts, test scores, documentation of income, a personal essay, and a counselor/teacher recommendation. Final selection of new students is made by the project director and is based on the following:
-Current 8-11th grade students who are or will be attending a target high school.
-Need for program services.
-Potential first generation college student and/or low-income background.
-Counselor/Teacher recommendation.