Program Overview

What is Upward Bound Program ?

The Upward Bound Program seeks to increase the potential success of it's high school participants in both secondary and post-secondary education.

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The Upward Bound program is operated year-round which encompasses three sessions Fall, Spring, and Summer.

The program is designed for selected Passaic High School students in grades 9th-12th.  Eligible students are selected based upon criteria established by the United States Department of Education.  


Duration

10-Week program with a weekly commitment of 8 hours per week; meeting Monday and  Wednesday and Saturdays.

Online 

Classes take place in Google Suite for Education using a combination of live video instruction and small group activities. 

Assignments

Self-paced projects and individual explorations are assigned. Virtual field trips and experiences are offered and students are expected to participate.  

SUMMER PROGRAM 

Monday - Thursday
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
July 5 – August 10 

PROGRAM STAFF

Jacqueline Ghee

Assistant Director

jghee@pccc.edu

Ambar Rodriguez

Counselor/Career Specialists
arodriguez@pccc.edu 

Noemi Carino 

Program Administrator ncarino@pccc.edu