Upward Bound Program

Upward Bound Program

Year Program started: 1989

Max. Participants/Year: 63

Program Timeframe: all four years of high school

Academic Level Targeted: Grades 9-12

Racial/Ethnic Focus: Any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program: Career/academic planning, Counseling, Education, Mentoring,

Program Attributes: Meals provided, Transportation provided, Books/supplies provided, Stipend provided, Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors provided

Program Acceptance Requirements: matriculation at this school (Bridgeport public high schools and Bridge Academy), class year (high school), area of residence (Bridgeport), potential first-generation college bound students

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: English, math, science, SAT preparation, foreign language, liberal arts, and communications

Additional Comments: Students can be recruited as soon as they finish 8th grade and remain in the program until they graduate from high school. The program operates year-round.