Gear Up Brochure

MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Learn About the GEAR UP Program

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

GEAR UP provides a multitude of services to students and their parents designed to meet the objectives of the

GEAR UP Support Services

University of Washington and national GEAR UP program.

GEAR UP collaborates with administrators, teachers and staff within the Mount Vernon School district and the

Mount Vernon School District 124 East Lawrence Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273

surrounding community to provide learning opportunities and experiences

kbruno@mv.k12.wa.us Phone:360-428-6110 ext. 3035 Fax: 360-428-6118

for targeted high school students to prepare them to enter and succeed in post secondary education.

Phone: 360-428-6110

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

GEAR UP Grants “Two Valleys One Vision”: The first grant awarded in 2005 provides targeted academic support for a cohort of students starting in middle school and following them through their graduation from Mount Vernon High School in 2011.

“Sky’s the Limit”:

What is GEAR UP? The GEAR UP project is part of a national effort to help students from low income families plan for and succeed in higher education.

The Mount Vernon School District in Partnership with the University of Washington GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate programs) Project was first awarded in September 2005.

Intensive tutoring.

Mentoring Academic, career and transfer planning College visits, field trips

The second grant awarded in 2006 , now in its fourth year, provides targeted academic support for a cohort of students starting in middle school through graduation. from Mount Vernon High School in 2012.

Events specific to goals

Goals of the Grants:

GEAR UP professional development

Increase the academic performance and preparation for post-secondary education for GEAR UP students.

Increase the rate of high school graduation and participa-

The grants are federally funded in partnership with the University of Washington.

Services Provided

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tion in post secondary education.

Increase students’ and their families’ knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation and finances.

Financial information and resources

Collaborate with UW, MVHS staffs, and stake holder PSAT, SAT and other college testing