As a college preparatory program, Upward Bound provides its participants with a wide range of services aimed at improving their academic skills, motivation and determination to pursue a post-secondary education.

The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. Upward Bound projects provide academic instruction in mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and foreign languages. Tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, and work-study programs are also supported.

Upward Bound Students, Juniors and Seniors! Are you ready for Prom? Prom is great, but expensive. Through the national program, "BuzzFree Prom", students are asked to pledge to stay alcohol and substance free on prom night, emphasizing the importance of making responsible choices. In exchange, they are acknowledged and given a BuzzFree Prom I.D. which is good for a variety of on- and off-line discounts and rewards for prom-related merchandise and services from retailers throughout our community. ALSO, YOU CAN WIN A FREE PROM DRESS OR TUXEDO: Saturday, March 6, 2010, marks the 9th Annual BuzzFree PROMises Dress and Tuxedo Giveaway. Fill out the BuzzFree Prom application materials and return it to the Upward Bound Staff. Please plan to return these materials on Orientation day this month!