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“Creating New Dreams and Traditions ”
Reedley College Upward Bound Program is a highly successful, precollege program for predominately low-income and first generation  college bound high school students. The general purpose of Upward Bound is to generate excitement and increase the rates of college enrollment for success in higher education among high school students.
Reedley College Upward Bound Program serves 80 students who attend Reedley High School, Parlier High School, Washington Union High School and Orange Cove High School.
Reedley College Upward Bound Program provides instruction in math, laboratory science, composition, literature, and foreign language. Other services include:
- Instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and other subjects necessary for success in education beyond high school
- Academic, financial, or personal counseling
- Exposure to academic programs and cultural events
- Tutorial services
- Information on postsecondary education opportunities
- Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applications
- Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
- Work study positions to expose participants to careers requiring a postsecondary degree
- Community service projects
- Parent workshops which provide information to parents that enable them to help their students become successful, both in high school and higher education.
The Upward Bound Program provides an academic year and summer residential program. During the academic year students are provided with: tutoring at their respective high schools, instructional Saturday sessions, counseling, career development, community service projects, cultural, recreational, and educational experiences.
During the summer (June-July) residential component, students participate in courses developed to stimulate their minds and prepare them for college life. The purpose of the Residential Summer Program Component is to provide students the experience and understanding of college life. Students receive high school elective credits in English, math, and science. Students also take courses in computers, self-discovery, and Spanish. Students meet with a variety of guest speakers; participate in residential activities and educational field trips to CSU and UC college campuses.
Call (559) 638-3641, ext. 3247, for more information.
Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO Program.
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