1 DO YOU KNOW

2 The History of TRiO Programs In 1965, our nation made a commitment to providing educational opportunity for ALL AMERICANS regardless of race, ethnic background, or economic circumstances in life. In support of this commitment, Congress established a series of programs to help low income Americans enter college graduate and move on to participate more fully in America’s Civic, economic and social life.

3 Initially there were 3 programs (hence the name TRIO): Talent Search Upward Bound Student Support Services Serving students as early as the 6 th grade, providing early intervention and college awareness. Serving 9 th – 12 th grade students and designed to increase the rate at which participants complete their high school education, enroll in and graduate from college. Serving current college students by helping them to remain in college until they complete their bachelors degree.

4 …additional programs were later added, in order to expand educational opportunity to more people from low-income backgrounds. Veteran’s Upward Bound Educational Opportunity Centers Upward Bound Math and Science Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement For additional information on TRiO programs visit

WHO IS SERVED Nationally, over 850,000 low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities — from sixth grade through college graduation — are served by more than 2,800 programs. Students enrolled in today's TRIO Programs mirror our nation's multi-cultural and multiethnic society: Thirty-seven percent of TRIO students are White, 35% are African-American, 19% are Hispanic, 4% are Native American and 4% are Asian-American. Twenty-two thousand TRIO students are disabled. Colorado alone has 48 programs providing direct services to approximately 17,000 students with 15 million dollars in federal funding.

WHY ARE TRiO PROGRAMS IMPORTANT? Low-income student are being left behind. The United States needs to boost both its academic and economic competitiveness globally. The growing achievement gap in our country is detrimental to our success as a nation.

7 WHAT IS UPWARD BOUND The federal TRIO Upward Bound Program is designed to increase the rate at which participants complete their high school education, enroll in and graduate from institutions of higher learning. Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance.

8 The successful student accomplishes the following goals: 1)Develops the necessary skills and motivation to complete high school and to complete some form of post-secondary education. 2) Enrolls in a postsecondary program immediately following high school graduation. 3)Gains a sense of career possibilities and opportunities based on seminars, research projects, field trips, and on-the-job training.

9 An individual is eligible for Upward Bound if he/she attends East, Lincoln, Manual, North or West High School, and: Is a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States; A potential first generation college student; or A low-income individual. Has a need for academic support in order to successfully pursue a post secondary education. At the time of initial selection, the student can be either a rising 9th grade student, a current 9th or 10th grade student or a 1st semester, 11th grade student.

10 Federal TRIO Programs Current Year Low Income Levels (Effective January 20, 2011 Until Further Notice) Size of Family Unit 48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Outlying Jurisdictions AlaskaHawaii 1$16,335$20,400$18,810 2$22,065$27,570$25,395 3$27,795$34,740$31,980 4$33,525$41,910$38,565 5$39,255$49,080$45,150 6$44,985$56,250$51,735 7$50,715$63,420$58,320 8$56,445$70,590$64,905

11 Upward Bound consists of an academic year and a summer program –both components are required. During the academic year the program provides: 1)Classes in Language Arts, Math through pre- calculus, and Tutorial Sessions. 2)Specially-trained tutors and instructors who help develop basic skills in subjects required for high school graduation. 3)Staff who coordinate motivational activities through individual and group sessions.

ACADEMIC YEAR CONTACT HOURS Total weeks in Academic Component = 28 weeks (129 aver. instructional hrs. per student) Total Classroom Contact Hours = 77 hrs per student, per year. Tutoring Contact Hours = 52 hrs per student, per year.

13 THE SUMMER COMPONENT The summer component is an intensive six week continuation in: Literature, Engineering, Foreign Language, Mathematics through pre-calculus, Career Internships, Science/Lab Science, Financial Literacy Teen Issues Forum

Summer Contact Hours Total weeks during the Summer Component = 5 weeks (130 aver. instructional hrs. per student) Total Classroom Contact Hours = 26 hours per week per student Required Assessment Testing = 6 hours per student

15 Additional Services Provided Needs assessment and academic advisement; Counseling referrals; Internship opportunities exposing participants to careers requiring a postsecondary degree; Guest speakers from various entities; Exposure to educational and cultural events which they would not otherwise participate in; Community Service and Volunteer Opportunities. The comprehensive services provided to Upward Bound participants total approximately 300 contact hours per year.

Current Program Profile Ethnic Breakdown # of Students % of Population African American Anglo 3 4 Hispanic Native American 2 1 Gender Breakdown Females Males H.S. Breakdown Denver East 17 Denver Lincoln 12 Denver Manual 9 Denver North 15 Denver West 3 Other Target Area Schools 17

SOME INTERESTING FACTS TRiO High School Upward Bound has been hosted by MSCD since From 1999 – 2009, 18% of the program graduates have earned a bachelors degree or higher. Of the 2010 Upward Bound graduates, 90% are completing their first year of higher education, and 88% of the 2011 graduating class are scheduled to begin college this coming fall.

The next time you think about METRO’s Strategic Goals, visualize THE FACES OF UPWARD BOUND …. involved in a high-quality educational experience

…engaging, collaborating, and working in the community

... preparing for success in their education, career and life

And as the diversity that we all strive to embrace and promote on a daily basis!