Upward Bound-Sonoma County(UBSC)
9th-12th Grades

Upward Bound-Sonoma County (UBSC) is a federally funded TRIO program. The goal of the UBSC Program is to academically prepare low-income, first generation college students to pursue higher education at a four-year college/university and to graduate with a baccalaureate degree. Students must be in the 8th grade when applying to the UBSC Program.

Students Requirements

• Participate in the program throughout his/her four years of high school.
  Attend Saturday Academy at Sonoma State University two-three Saturdays per month, typically from October through May.
• Attend a six-week summer session at SSU.
• Enroll in the following A-G college preparatory high school classes: English, 4 years; Mathematics, 3+ years; Science with Lab, 2+ years; Foreign Language, 2+ years; Social Science, 2 years; Visual and Performing Arts, 1 year; College Prep elective, 1 year.
• Maintain the following minimum cumulative grade point average: freshmen - 2.75; sophomores - 2.85; juniors and seniors - 3.00.
• Attend a minimum of two hours per week at after-school (Learning Center) tutoring sessions for academic support.

Parent/Guardian Requirements

• Attend at least four parent workshops per year, designed to provide support and understanding of the educational process.
• Volunteer/participate in a minimum of ten hours per year at program events.
• Attend program orientations and awards ceremonies.

Academic Year Services

• Exciting and challenging classes conducted at SSU two-three Saturdays per month during the school year. Students will apply literature, composition, mathematics, computer technology, and science to hands-on projects. They will also have a choice of electives that may include drama, music, art, dance, and other visual and performing arts classes.
• Academic advising and guidance.
• Tutorial services at designated Learning Centers.
• Assistance for juniors and seniors regarding college application, financial aid, and preparation for the SAT/ACT college entrance examinations.
• Social, cultural, and educational field trips to northern/southern California and other exciting places.
• Awards Ceremony where students' achievements are recognized.
• College tours to four-year colleges and universities in California such as University of California Los Angeles, Stanford University, University of California Davis, California Polytechnic Institute, and St. Mary's College.

Summer Session Services

• A six-week summer session at SSU. Classes are designed to give a head-start for the upcoming year, thus providing an academic advantage. Classes meet Monday-Thursday; field trips or community service are conducted on Fridays.
• Academic needs assessment.
• Access to SSU's library, computer center, and sports facilities.
• Field trips and social/cultural/educational activities.
• ACT, SAT and ELM/EPT Workshops.
• A collegiate residential experience at SSU.
• College tours.
• Literary experience for seniors through attendance at the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon.
• Awards showcase where students' achievements are recognized.