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Text Box: Upward Bound at Polk Community College strives to prepare its participants for college and professional success.  We help our participants recognize and tap into their inner talents and strengths to develop resiliency and persistence, regardless of life's challenges.   OPPORTUNITY Polk Community College is an active partner to our community of over 22,000 high school students.  It is a responsibility that we nurture by creating an environment that encourages all students, as well as faculty and staff in the pursuit of academic excellence. The Upward Bound project of Polk Community College is designed to prepare student in grades 9 through 12 for success in their education beyond high school.  Upward Bound will accomplish this goal by assisting six schools (Auburndale High, Haines City High, Lake Region High, Lake Wales High,  Ridge Community High and Winter Haven High) in their effort to develop the academic and motivational potential of students who are interested in pursuing a college degree.   SERVICES PROVIDED: * Academic Skills Preparation * Tutoring * Personal Counseling * Academic Advising * Social Skills Development * Career Planning * Cultural Enrichment * Parent Workshops and Counseling * College Application Assistance * Financial Aid Workshops & Application Assistance * Standardized Test Preparation (FCAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT) QUALIFICATIONS Applicant must be: * A student in the 9th or 10th grade who attends a target Polk                      County secondary school * Within income guidelines established by the Federal Government * Or potential “first generation college student” (neither parent has earned a four-year college degree) ACADEMIC YEAR The academic component of Upward Bound is held in conjunction with the regular academic school year.  During Saturday Academy, students participate in a variety of educational and social activities.  Individual needs assessment enables instruction and counseling to be tailored to each student. SUMMER SESSION Upward Bound’s six week summer academy simulates a college environment.  Students take part in an intensive curriculum with individual programs of study geared toward their particular academic needs and career goals. SUMMER SESSION ACTIVITIES * Academic enrichment courses * Career Exploration * Educational and occupational site visits * Recreational field trips * Cultural and historical activities * Social events * Summer Bridge Program for graduated high school seniors  

Text Box: To apply, obtain an application from the Upward Bound office at Polk Community College.  Call 863.292.3705 for more information.

Text Box: 999 Avenue H, Northeast Winter Haven, FL 33881 Phone: 863.292.3705 Fax: 863.297.1060

Text Box: UPWARD BOUND CONTACT INFORMATION:

Text Box:              Dann Hazel, M. Ed.      Director, Upward Bound      Phone: 863.292.3707      E-mail: dhazel@polk.edu  

Text Box:             Linda Lowery, M. Ed.     Academic Advisor     Phone: 863.292.3706     E-mail: llowery@polk.edu  

Text Box:                          Patricia Daniels       Program Assistant       Phone: 863.292-3705       E-mail: pdaniels@polk.edu  

Text Box: Polk Community College is committed to and encourages equal opportunity/equity/access for its programs, services, and activities.   Winter Haven * Lakeland * Lake Wales 2007-2008 Funding Level $ 250,000

                                                                                                                                                               

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