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What is GEAR UP?
GEAR UP is a seven-year program of the United States Department of Education designed to increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education by providing academic support, college preparation, and family services. GEAR UP Wyoming provides services to 2,000 7th-12th grade students each year.
GEAR UP is a seven-year program of the United States Department of Education designed to increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education by providing academic support, college preparation, and family services. GEAR UP Wyoming provides services to 2,000 7th-12th grade students each year.
What is GEAR UP's goal?
Our goal is to see students succeed in academics, know their educational and career options and have a detailed plan of their future.
Our goal is to see students succeed in academics, know their educational and career options and have a detailed plan of their future.
What does GEAR UP stand for?
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GEAR UP NWCCD serves the following schools:
Campbell County School District
Campbell County High School
Homeschool
Sage Valley Junior High School
Thunder Basin High School
Twin Spruce Junior High School
Westwood High School
Wright Junior/Senior High School
Johnson County School District
Buffalo High School
Clear Creek Middle School
Homeschool
Kaycee School
New West High School
Sheridan County School District #1
Homeschool
Tongue River Middle School
Tongue River High School
Sheridan County School District #2
Homeschool
John C. Schiffer School
The Wright Place
Sheridan Junior High School
Sheridan High School
Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan College
Sheridan College in Johnson County
Gillette College
What are students and parents/guardians saying about GEAR UP?
ITS AMAZING! super helpful, fun, and at the end of your high school career, feels like a family. I truly enjoyed our meetings so much. -TRHS GEAR UP Student
It's heaven sent, the people that you get the opportunity to work with are amazing and very helpful. If you have any doubts they'll help you! -CCHS GEAR UP Student
It has prepared me with tips on how to make sure all of my tasks are done and make sure I’m on track. It is really fun to go to the meetings that we have once a month. We play games that teach you about colleges and professions that you can go into. - GEAR UP Student
I wish I had gotten in sooner so that I wasn’t trying to cram everything in my senior year! GEAR UP has helped me choose a solid route in selecting my courses so that I am well prepared for future college classes. GEAR UP helped me pay all my fees and reduced my enrollment fee. GEAR UP helped me pick a steady path to follow so that I can graduate as efficiently as possible. I would say that gear up is an excellent program not just for college preparation but for academic and life help in general. GEAR UP has many excellent opportunities to help you select a career and prepare you for the future. -GEAR UP Student
I would say that GEAR UP is an excellent program not just for college preparation but for academic and life help in general. GEAR UP has many excellent opportunities to help you select a career and prepare you for the future. -CCHS GEAR UP Student
It is really fun to go to the meetings that we have once a month. We play games that teach you about colleges and professions that you can go into. - TRHS GEAR UP Student
It’s a great program to help with your high school and college experience. - CCHS GEAR UP Student
It’s something that you put a little bit of effort into and later saves you a ton of stress and heartache. - BHS GEAR UP Student
You should join GEAR UP. They help with all kinds of stuff. -CCHS GEAR UP Student
You have greater chances in better colleges and you get to visit colleges outside of Sheridan for FREE! - JCSCS GEAR UP Student
This is a helpful program for students going to college. The only thing that was a struggle with me was staying communicated with them and putting my best effort in. You have to work and ask question because it will not just be given to you in whatever it is. - TRHS GEAR UP Student
Join GEAR UP because it opens pathways you never thought about before. - SHS GEAR UP Student
It is something you should definitely participate in its extremely helpful and gives you great tips. - SHS GEAR UP Student