The Upward Bound Program, a federally funded TRIO program is an intense college prep program for 70 high school students. The program services two high schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District: Santa Ana, Saddleback, and Santa Ana Valley High Schools. Students in the Upward Bound Program must meet certain guidelines to participate, such as being a first-generation college student and meeting income guidelines set by the Department of Education. The following services and activities are set for all Upward Bound students during the Academic and Summer components.

SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
 

Six week Summer Program Supplemental Instruction in Math, English, Science, Foreign Language & Computers. Tutorial Services Individualized Education Plans & Curriculum Advisement Academic, Career & Personal Advisement Study Skill Workshops Leadership Workshops Career Workshops SAT/ACT Preparation Workshops Curriculum Advisement

Test Taking Workshops and fee waivers for exams Computer & Technology Workshops College Admissions & Applications Workshops Assistance with Scholarship Applications Cultural & Educational Field Trips Parent Workshops Opportunity to enroll in college credit courses at Santa Ana College Opportunity to work in the summer internship program Financial Aid Workshops

PURPOSE OF THE UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM

1. To inspire and instruct students in specific academic areas of Math, English, Science and Foreign Language.

2. Provide students a unique university residential experience at Chapman University.

3. To encourage students to pursue a college education.

4. To provide participants personalized college preparation through personal counseling, academic advising and tutorial assistance.

5. Expose participants to cultural enrichment events.

6. Provide university/college entrance advisement.

7. Provide career related paid work experience.