September—October 2015 Volume VIII, Issue 1 UB … List for Seniors October 2015 Apply to colleges...
Transcript of September—October 2015 Volume VIII, Issue 1 UB … List for Seniors October 2015 Apply to colleges...
UB Newsletter
Inside this issue
#TRIOTuesday ............................. 2
To our First Gen Parents ............. 2
Upward Bound Data ................... 3
John “Travis” making it WORK! ... 3
Future Lumberjack! ..................... 4
Lim in the Spotlight! .................... 4
Special points of interest
Checklist for Seniors
ACT Testing Information
SAT Testing Information
Where Are They Now?
Oh, the Places You’ll Go UB seniors! “Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places!
You’re off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in
your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”
What better way to start the day than with a beautiful story about
the potential journey of highs and lows in what we call the maze of
life. Thanks to the Dr. Seuss book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” which
helped to set the tone for our students and parents during our UB
College Workshop Day. The goal for the day was to provide infor-
mation and resources to both the students and parents regarding
senior year and college preparation. The presentations helped our
parents to identify different types of activities associated with
senior year including how to complete college applications, re-
search and apply for scholarships, the importance of FAFSA and
when to apply, how Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) affects
funding, and how to be prepared for the expenses involved with
their student’s final year of high school. There were many important sessions during the day including
information on SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) by Christine Lofquist of the NAU Office of Schol-
arship and Financial Aid and scholarship presentations from Angelica Delgadillo with College Success
Arizona Scholarship, Sean Gishi with AZ Earn to Learn Scholarship and general information about the
Kyle Monroe Scholarship which is only open to our UB students. Another focus of the day was to
create time for students and their parents to compare different colleges and continue their scholar-
ship research. Thanks to the Department of Education for fulfilling the request to purchase new
Chromebooks for our UB students to use!
We want to give a special “thank you” to our students and parents for attending our 1st annual UB
Senior/Parent College Workshop. Together we made this a memorable event! The vision for all of
our UB students is to graduate from high school
in excellent standing, get admitted to a college or
university that is the best “best fit” for them,
receive scholarships, attend and, ultimately,
graduate from college. Our time together helped
students and parents alike to continue to work
towards this vision. We wish the Class of 2016,
the best and we look forward to your success.
“And will you succeed? YES! You will, in-
deed ...KID, YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!
September—October 2015 Volume VIII, Issue 1
Check List for Seniors
October 2015
Apply to colleges
Search & apply for scholarships
Draft resume & college essay
Ask for letters of recommendations, transcripts, and other documents needed for scholarships.
Keep your grades up!
November 2015
Apply for scholarships
Discuss college costs with parents
Keep track of all documents in UB organizer (college & scholarship applications, financial aid forms, essays, recommendation letters, etc.).
Keep your grades up!
December 2015
Keep applying to scholarships!
Apply for FSA ID # (www.fafsa.gov)
Complete your 2015-16 FAFSA (Needed for 2016 Summer Bridge Programs)
Complete 2016-2017 FAFSA
Keep your grades up!
Parents of first-generation college students often find themselves in a strange and confusing
place, having never experienced the college application process. Sending your child off to college
is a huge undertaking as it comes with great responsibilities. However, it also has great benefits,
greater opportunities, and a world of new experiences for your student.
Today we all know education is a necessity. Imagine how much more of an impact it will have on
your child to obtain a college degree! It will definitely be a “life changing” experience. With
support and encouragement, your child will do well and reach their goal of attending and gradu-
ating from college.
Some things you can do to stay informed about the college process is to get familiar with “college
lingo” (the language and terminology of post-secondary institutions). Next, communicate with
your child and ask how you can help. It is important to plan together during this process as it will
get overwhelming for your child. To begin, create a checklist, plot out important dates on your
family calendar or planner, and talk about the colleges to which your student is considering ap-
plying. We have been working with your child since freshmen year, so, by now, they should have
a firm idea of their “best fit” schools and have already begun the application process. If not,
remember to breathe! There is still time, but your student needs to move quickly.
One suggestion is to review the month-to-month activity sheet for senior high school students.
We provided all of our UB seniors with a copy. This will help you to follow along and understand
where and when your input is needed. It is also wise to learn about the financial aid process
(www.studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/next-steps) and visit the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid website (www.fafsa.gov). In addition, it is important for your child to apply for scholarships!
Encourage your child to apply for scholarships even if they are for small amounts of money.
Think of it as a part-time job; it all adds up! You can help your student manage their time and
keep track of scholarship deadline dates.
It’s important to remember you are not alone! UB Staff are here to help you in any way possible.
Soon your child will be off to college. Yes, there will be challenges and changes, but you can still
be a part of this new stage in your child’s life by staying involved at the college level. Once your
student selects the college of their choice, take time to visit and see the types of resources avail-
able for parents! Every college knows parents play a vital role in student success.
“When we put a limit on what we will do, we put a limit on what we can do.” Charles Schwab
#TRIOTuesday Pledge
To our First-Gen Parents
Lets get on board! We need all of our current
Upward Bound students and UB Alumni to
come together to advocate for TRIO programs
across the nation! This fall, our Senators and
Representatives will finalize funding for all
federal programs for fiscal year 2016
(Program Year 2016-2017). Today, there are
approximately 80,000 students participating
in TRIO programs. We know the likelihood of
UB students going to college immediately
after high school graduation increases by
persistence in the program. This leads to
wonderful opportunities in the future for all.
The experience is not the same, but we are all
working towards the same goal. In order to
showcase our amazing students, we need
your help. Soon, we will begin to reach out to
our students about how Upward Bound has
had a positive impact on their lives. We ask
that our UB students write letters to share
their stories, create student videos or posters
expressing thanks, and send post cards. For
all of this to come together, we will need your
support and assistance. If you have an idea for
our #TRIOTuesday Pledge, please, bring it to
our attention. We know “TRIO Works!” From
this point forward, we urge all TRIO students,
alumni, staff, and other supporters to partici-
pate in #TRIOTuesday and engage in at least
one advocacy activity every Tuesday until the
end of the year.
“Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting.
So… get on your way!” -Dr. Seuss
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Upward Bound Data
This data is compiled from the 2014-
2015 project year, annual perfor-
mance report.
Eligibility
The graph to the left depicts the
eligibility criteria of our first genera-
tion, low-income and at-risk student
participants. Our project objective
states that 2/3, or 66% of the 98 UB
participants, must be low-income and
first generation. Based on the 2014-
2015 data, 72% of students met both
criteria (Low-income and First Gener-
ation, plus Low-Income, First Genera-
tion, and High Risk).
Participants
The program objective states we
must serve 98 students from the four
target high schools. The graph shows
an increase in the number of student
participants at Winslow High School.
This indicates a need to increase
student participants at Coconino,
Hopi, and Williams High School for
the 2015-2016 project year.
Grade Level
This graph shows the breakdown of
student participants by grade level.
Students are recruited into the pro-
gram during their freshmen year,
thus we have a significant amount of
9th grade participants. A decline of
10th and 12th graders is a result of
students “self-selecting out” of the
program or moving outside of the
target high schools.
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ACT Testing Information
Test Dates:
December 12, 2015
Registration Deadline: Nov. 6, 2015
February 6, 2016
Registration Deadline: Jan. 8, 2016
April 9, 2016
Registration Deadline: Mar. 4, 2016
June 11, 2016
Registration Deadline: May 6, 2016
www.actstudent.org
*Practice Test available online.
SAT Testing Information
Test Date:
November 7, 2015
Registration Deadline: Oct. 9, 2015
December 5, 2015
Registration Deadline: Nov. 5, 2015
January 23, 2016
Registration Deadline: Dec. 28,
2015
March 5, 2016
Registration Deadline: Feb. 5, 2016
May 7, 2016
Registration Deadline: Apr. 8, 2016
June 4, 2016
Registration Deadline: May 5, 2016
www.collegeboard.org
*Practice Test available online.
John “Travis” Jacobs making it WORK!
John “Travis” is one you would love to clone!
He is very dedicated to his studies, his com-
mitments, and his beliefs! He carries his
responsibilities with such
calmness and a positive
outlook. His comment
regarding the last UB
portfolio unit was , “I
loved this unit!” I was
surprised knowing that it
entailed a great deal of
researching colleges.
Well, to the UB staff, it
certainly reassured us
that we are doing every-
thing we can to help
support our students.
John “Travis” has been
taking accelerated courses each year, has
maintained a 3.84 unweighted cumulative
GPA (grade point average), and he is in the
top 5 % of the Winslow High School Class of
2017. Did I mention “he loves math!” Just
recently he registered and took the ACT
(American College Test) and the PSAT (Pre
Scholastic Aptitude Test). Yes, he is on track
for college admission!
Some activities he is
involved in are the Math
Club, Honor Society,
Choir, First Priority, Dra-
ma Club , and Student
Council. He currently
serves as the Treasurer
for Student Council, is
the Secretary for Drama
Club, and has the lead
role as Peter Pan for the
winter play. To add to his
busy schedule, he also
has a part-time job.
Next time you see John “Travis”, give him a
pat on the back, or a high five! His goal is to
pursue a career in medicine. With the support
of his family, friends, educators, and UB staff,
he is thriving . We are so proud of you John
“Travis!”
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Meet the Future Lumberjack!
Meet the Student Body President of Williams High School, Andrew Karlsberger! For years, An-
drew has been working hard on his studies and taking advantage of participating in extra-
curricular activities. Now years have passed, he has ex-
panded his circle of friends, has been actively involved in
his school government and the community, has further
developed his athletic skills, has held several leadership
roles, is an amazing drummer, and has dedicated years
with Upward Bound! As a senior, part of the preparation is
to transition into college. We are proud and happy to an-
nounce that Andrew has been accepted to the school of his
choice—Northern Arizona University! When asked where
the motivation comes from he says, “My family .” He hum-
bly credits them for his success!
All of the activities mentioned, take energy and responsible
decision making. Andrew created his goals, stuck to them,
and put a lot of action behind them! To balance such a load
requires several skills: time management, organization,
communication and “people skills.” Andrew definitely possesses all of these skills! He has the
ability to work with people of all ages, from little league players, to his peers, high school educa-
tors and the business community. He definitely is college ready. He seeks services, is confident
and knows how to advocate for himself, connects and engages in many activities, committees
and clubs, shows dedication to his education, interacts and makes friends easily, and he is resili-
ent. Andrew knows good decisions lead to prosperity. Go get’em Andrew! As a future Lumber-
jack, you are well on your way to new experiences and life changes.
“Having a goal is the state of happiness.” E.J. Bartek
“It’s time to start living the life we imagined.” Henry James
If you have not had the opportunity to meet Daniel Lim, I can tell you he is very studious and
friendly. Daniel shared he is a versatile individual who is hard working. Amongst all of the won-
derful characteristics and qualities, you can find him going from one extreme to another. His skills
include his love of basketball (he has played Varsity for the past two years), and his creative and
artistic abilities. He competes in chess, and on the weekends he travels to Flagstaff and partici-
pates in the Northern Arizona University School of Music for
piano. He has been playing the piano for approximately five
years, and even takes time to teach his younger sister.
As for academics, the more challenge (Honors and college
courses) the better! Not only does he speak his Korean
language, but he also speaks English incredibly well, has
taken two years of the Hopi Language, and is learning to
speak Spanish this school year. Have I mentioned he is
ranked at the top of his junior class, is the Student Body
President of Hopi High School, and participates in basketball
and chess? It’s true! Not to mention the fact he takes col-
lege courses at Northland Pioneer College because he excels
in mathematics. As for his community involvement, he
takes an active role in the first Mesa Baptist Church where he serves as a youth leader.
To sum it up, Daniel is a humble, polite and respectful young man. He does for others and puts in 100% effort each and every time. He
is one who makes the best of every opportunity and situation. He is self-motivated, and takes the initiative to get the best possible
education; one day he hopes to attend his dream school—Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. We are so proud of you, Daniel
Lim!
Coconino Community College
Gary Crosby (Coconino HS)
Danielle Smith (Coconino HS)
Northern Arizona University
Dylan Ami (Hopi HS)
Miranda Baldoski (Williams HS)
Clinton Contreras (Winslow HS)
Midori Harris (Hopi HS)
Selena Jaramillo (Winslow HS)
Dine College
Armonty Denny (Hopi HS)
Fort Lewis College
Luke McCauley (Winslow HS)
Pima Community College
Melanie Hanley (Winslow HS)
Southern Utah Univesity
Erena Clah (Coconino HS)
University of Arizona
Detroit James (Hopi HS)
Nathaniel Renney-Erbst (Winslow HS)
University of New Mexico
Marcus Watson (Winslow HS)
We are so proud of our Upward
Bound Alumni! The likelihood of UB
students enrolling in college immedi-
ately after graduation increases with
persistence in the program.
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Lim in the Spotlight!
Class of 2015– Where Are They Now?
Upward Bound
2016 Academy Dates Monday, May 30, 2016 Year 3 Check-In Day/Orientation
Monday, May 30—Saturday, July 2, 2016 Year 3 Academy Dates
Saturday, June 4, 2016 Year 1 & 2 Check-In Day/Orientation
Saturday, June 4—Saturday, July 2, 2016 Year 1 & 2 Academy Dates
Friday, June 17, 2016 Academy Parent Day
Saturday, July 2, 2016 Academy Graduation
*Upward Bound Academy students will no longer have classes on Saturdays!
Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a TRIO program
funded by the U.S. Department of
Education. Upward Bound is de-
signed to increase the retention rate
and graduation rate of high school
students who are low-income and/or
first generation college students
(parents have not earned a 4-year
college degree.
Upward Bound provides year-round
educational services to northern
Arizona high school students who
attend Coconino, Hopi, Williams,
and Winslow High School, in order
to ensure eligible participants devel-
op academic, emotional, social,
motivational, cultural, leadership,
and life-long learning skills neces-
sary to graduate from high school,
enroll in college, and earn an Associ-
ates , or Bachelor’s degree.
Upward Bound
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PO Box 6035
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6035
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