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WHAT IS
GEAR UP KENTUCKY?
FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Gaining Early Awarenessand Readiness for
Undergraduate Programs
GEAR UP NATIONWIDEGEAR UP NATIONWIDE
• A national initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education since 1999.
• Council on Postsecondary Education received six year grant in 2011 to provide services at our school.
GEAR UP NATIONWIDEGEAR UP NATIONWIDE
To increase the number of students that graduate from high school and enroll and
complete postsecondary education.
GEAR UP NATIONWIDEGEAR UP NATIONWIDE
Every Student Prepared for College Success
OUR VISIONOUR VISION
GEAR UP KentuckyGEAR UP KentuckySchoolsSchools
7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
GEAR UP-2-Learn
GEAR UP-2-College & Career
GEAR UP-2-Campus
GEAR UP-2-Focus
GEAR UP-2-Success
WHAT STUDENTS GETWHAT STUDENTS GET
What does GEAR UP do for students?
• College & Career Options• Academic Discipline• Interpersonal Communication• Problem Solving• Personal Finance
GEAR UP-2-College and Career
COLLEGE READINESS SKILLSCOLLEGE READINESS SKILLS
• Individualized advising to help define and meet educational goals
• Family activities to support college planning
• Explore and understand Individual Learning Plan
GEAR UP-2-Success (student advising)
WHAT STUDENTS GETWHAT STUDENTS GET
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GEAR UP-2-CAMPUS
• Three week academy on a college campus
• Experience college life & stay in college dorms
• Learn from college professors about specific careers
• 5 different university campuses
• For 10th – 12th graders
• Applications available this fall
GEAR UP KY GEAR UP KY SUMMER ACADEMYSUMMER ACADEMY
• Online mentoring program
• Matches students with a college student mentor
• Focused on college readiness discussions and activities
• Secure and monitored
GEAR UP-2-Focus (e-mentoring)
WHAT STUDENTS GETWHAT STUDENTS GET
WHAT STUDENTS GETWHAT STUDENTS GET
WHAT PARENTS GETWHAT PARENTS GET
• GEAR UP-2-College & Career take-home worksheets/activities
• Parent information/resources for academic and college planning
• Workshops to help you know how to apply and pay for college
• Support to help you reach your own educational/career goals
STAY TUNEDSTAY TUNED
http://gearupky.org
GEARUPKentucky
@GEARUPToday
YOUR GEAR UP KENTUCKY STAFF MEMBERS
• Regional Program Manager: Name & Contact Info
• College and Career Advisor:Name & Contact Info
WHO’S WHO?WHO’S WHO?
Questions? Comments?
YOUR TURNYOUR TURN