Upward Bound

Advisor: Ms. Gwen Meehan gmeehan@medinacsd.org (Room 102)

What is Upward Bound? A free college preparation program for high school students who are from families that meet income guidelines and/or neither parent has a bachelors degree. 

Goals: The goal of our program is to increase the rate at which these students graduate from high school and go on to successfully enter into and complete a post-secondary education program. 

Meeting Times: Ms. Meehan meets with students on Thursdays during their free periods (study hall, lunch, etc.).

Services: A free chromebook, $400 in total yearly stipends, 6-week summer program at SUNY Brockport, tutoring, SAT prep, assistance with college applications and FAFSA, and periodic field trips including college tours.