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UPWARD BOUND MATH AND SCIENCE CENTER
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Overview
Purpose
Services Provided
Eligibility
Student Responsibilities
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
Staff
Contact Information
OVERVIEW
The Upward Bound Math and Science Center
(UBMSC) is similar to the Classic Upward Bound Program. However, UBMSC is
designed for students who are interested in mathematics, science,
engineering or technology. Its aim is to strengthen the math and science
skills of participating students.
PURPOSE
The goal of the program is to offer Omaha high school students an opportunity to study and
explore topics in math- and science-related fields, which will prepare and
encourage them to pursue a course of study in either math or science at a
college or university.
SERVICES PROVIDED
All services are free of charge! They may include, but not be limited to:
- Academic Year Activities
- Weekly Tutoring
- Saturday Morning Classes
- Academic Advisement and Pre-collegiate
Advising
- Academic Plan for students
- Post Secondary Exposure and Admissions
Assistance
- Campus Visitations
- ACT/SAT Review
- Career Advisement
- Senior Seminar
- Report Card Conferences
- Technical Workshops
- Summer Academy
- Parent Student Orientation
- Structured Academic Courses and Various Fine
Arts and Elective Classes
- Structured Study Halls
- Recreational Activities
- End of Summer Banquet
- End of Year Trip
Summer Bridge Program for Graduating Seniors
UBMSC is committed to academic
excellence. Its summer bridge component reflects this goal. The Bridge
Program allows graduating seniors the opportunity to take college courses
for credit. The Bridge students will take a course at Creighton University
that consists of math- or science-related coursework. The Summer Bridge
component is only open to those participants who have completed high school
and intend on enrolling in an institution of higher education in the
following fall term.
ELIGIBILITY
To receive services, students must be a U.S. citizen and meet one or more of the following
criteria:
- Potential first generation college student
(neither parent nor the primary guardian has graduated from a
four-year college with a baccalaureate degree).
- Income-eligible individuals based on taxable
family income.
- Demonstrated need for academic support and
services provided by the program.
- Enrolled in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade and
has successfully passed Algebra 1, and one science course (Biology,
Chemistry, and Physics) with a grade of C or higher.
- Currently holds a 2.5, or higher, grade
point average on a 4.0 scale.
Summer Bridge Program:
- Must be a graduating senior
- Must hold a grade point average of 2.8 or
better
- Must have been accepted to a college or
university
- Must submit any copies of acceptance letters
to colleges or universities
- Must submit copies of scholarship award
notification letters (if you receive any)
- Must submit bridge program application on or
before the specified deadline
- A copy of final transcript for senior file
Student Responsibilities
- Actively participate in the program until
they graduate.
- Attend Saturday Morning Classes.
- Attend tutoring a minimum of two hours every
week if required.
- Attend a minimum of two cultural activities
per semester.
- Meet monthly with academic advisor.
- Keep staff informed of academic progress
with grade reports and standardized tests.
- Participate in the summer academies.
- Abide by the code of behavioral conduct.
- Enroll in a college or university upon
graduation.
- Maintain communication with the program
regarding progress in college.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
- Ensure fulfillment of all student
responsibilities by their enrolled child.
- Communicate regularly with Upward Bound
staff regarding child’s progress.
- Actively participate in the Parent Council
and/or committees.
Staff
Anitra Doleman, B.A., Project Director,
afd@creighton.edu 402-280-2050
Jackie Hedrick, Adminstrative Assistant, 280-2121
Contact Information
Office: Markoe Hall |
2500 California Plaza | Omaha, NE 68178 |
Phone: 402-280-2958 | Fax:
402-280-5579
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