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Upward Bound Summer Academy 2011. Parents/Student Summer Academy Residential Orientation May 21, 2011. Purposes of the Summer Academy. Academic program, not a SUMMER CAMP - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Parents/Student Summer Academy Residential
Orientation May 21, 2011
Academic program, not a SUMMER CAMP
Develop academic knowledge, skills, and motivation necessary for success in school
next year and beyond high school.
Opportunity to experience college life, develop life long friendships, and gain deeper understanding of the Upward Bound mission.
HAVE FUN!!!
A head start for next year’s core classes
Up to one full credit of H.S. elective for students who: Participate full time in SA for entire 6 weeks Overall GPA of 3.25 in SA courses Not miss more than 2 days or 12 hours of
instruction
Elza Major, Director
Jennifer Bieth, Counselor
Garnett L. Overby III, Counselor
Monica Conlan, Counselor
Crystal Metzenheim, Administrative Assistant, IV
Ellen Murphy, Administrative Assistant, II
Kim Darnell, Office Worker
Lois Beardsley, Office Worker
Christopher Barry – Leadership
Jennifer Bieth – Senior Prep
Monica Conlan – Journalism/Yearbook
Melanie Harrington – Math, Science
Janet Jagitsch– English
Sasha Mereu – English, Drama
Jared Miklich – Math
Garnett Overby, III – Academic Success
Mayra Pedraza – Math
Jonathan Reynolds-History
Rick Savage – History
Pamela Soh – Science
Melissa Taveira – Science & Health/Wellness
CORE CLASSES• MATH: Integrated Math
II/III, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus, and Calculus
• SCIENCE: Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, AP Science
• ENGLISH: 2nd Year through 4th Year
• HISTORY: World History, U.S. History, Government
ELECTIVES
Health & Wellness
Senior Prep
Yearbook & Journalism
Drama/Theater
Academic Success & Leadership
Personal Safety and Awareness Requirements:Sign in and Sign out of the DormStay within the campus boundariesGroups of THREE UB students at all times Residence Hall SafetyRelease only to authorized personsEarthquake and Fire safetyUNR Drug & Alcohol Policy: ZERO TOLERANCENo Cell Phone Policy
If a student violates program rules, or U.S. Department of Education or Institution regulations as outlined in the handbook the Three-Strike Rule will be in effect:
First Offense – WARNING – After Verbal Warning, loss of points based upon the offense
Second Offense – PROBATION (Loss of privileges, activities, and points) – Conference with parents and Director
Third Offense – possible DISMISSAL from Residential Experience, Summer Academy and/or Upward Bound program
48-Hour advanced written notice for ALL appointments
Appointment pick up/drop off/Sign in & out procedures
Items for UB students – Drop Off procedures
Confiscated Items – UB parents must pick up on Fridays
UB Student Messages – must call UB Office 784-4978
Students will participate fully throughout the entire Summer Academy (6/19 – 7/29)
Students will attend every class
Students will work cooperatively with all Upward Bound staff and university officials
Students will behave in a responsible manner towards self, fellow participants, and the program
Upward Bound participates in the national Summer Food Service Program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The USDA determines that due to its participation in SFSP, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
During the Summer Academy (SA), UB students will meet with their UB Counselor (Bieth, Overby, and Conlan) a minimum of two times during the six-week period for mandatory advising
Summer Advising gives UB students the opportunity to discuss personal/social issues and/or concerns they encounter during the six-week SA
UB students will receive passes to meet with their UB Counselor.
The information included on the pass for advising includes date, time, and location of advising (usually conducted at the UB office, in Argenta, etc.)
UB’S SIX Building Blocks ofGood Character
Respect Responsibility Self-Discipline Integrity Compassion Perseverance
General Rules Class Rules
Residential Rules Disciplinary Policy
Dress code QT & PT
What to Bring
Residential Director (RD)Ricardo Salazar
Residential Advisors (RA)Juan Gomez
Ethan MaloneMiguel MartinezDarryn McMillan
Nadia NoelKenia Perez Correa
Farah RashdanAlejandra Reyes
2 pm until 4 pm-UB Students check into Argenta
2 pm until 4:50 pm -Free Time5 pm until 5:50 pm -Dinner6 pm until 8 pm -Activities
8 pm until 9:30 pm -Study Hall9:30 pm until 10 pm -Students return to their
own floor 10 pm until 10:30 pm -Room check & Lights
out
7 am until 7:50 am -Breakfast8 am until 8:50 am -First Period
9 am until 9:50 am -Second Period10 am until 10:50 am -Third Period11 am until 11:50 am -Fourth Period
12 pm until 12:50 pm –Lunch1 pm until 1:50 pm -Elective /Session 1
2pm until 2:50 –Elective/Session 2 3 pm until 4:50 pm -Advising/Personal Time
*On Fridays, students check-out of Argenta Hall between 3 pm – 5pm
5 pm until 5:50 pm -Dinner6 pm until 8 pm –Activities
8 pm until 9:30 pm -Study Hall9:30 pm until 10 pm -Students return to their own floor
10 pm until 10:30 pm -Room check & Lights out
Scholars’ Bowl Cultural Games &
Activities Intramural
Activities UB
Olympics/Capture the Flag
The Roommate Game
Movie Night at the Joe
Watermelon on the Quad
Bowling Artown Downtown
During SA: During SA: Make sure students check in/out as
scheduled
Avoid scheduling other activities/appointments during SA classes or activities
Support UB by following guidelines described in the handbook
Sun June 19th- Check-in Argenta Hall from 2 – 4 pm
Tue. July 5th – UB Students check in 2pm – 4pm from Fourth of July weekend.
Thursday, July 28th- Closing Ceremony, Nightingale Hall – TBA
Friday, July 29th – Check-out of Argenta 2pm – 5pm