Upward Bound Pledge
The Upward Bound pledge at Glen Oaks Community College is based on the following beliefs:
- I will treat others as I want others to treat me.
- I will begin each day with expectations of having a wonderful day.
My hard work and success will go hand in hand.
- I will live for today and prepare for my future.
- I will control my destiny.
- I will use every activity as an opportunity to learn something new.
- I am making a commitment to lifelong learning.
- I will develop a plan that will help me be the best person I can be.
The Upward Bound Program was established by Congress in 1965 to prepare students for higher education. Currently, Upward Bound is offered by nearly 700 U.S. institutions. Several of these institutions are located in Michigan.
Upward Bound
A Commitment to the Participant's Future
- Students apply for acceptance to the Glen Oaks Upward Bound Program. (Applications available in the Guidance Office at Sturgis and Three Rivers High Schools, the Glen Oaks website, or at the Upward Bound Office). Student acceptance into the program is based on a variety of screening factors.
- Students participate in weekly tutoring sessions.
- Students (and their parents) attend a variety of monthly workshops and Saturday College Prep Sessions.
- Students take field trips to colleges, museums, theatres, social outings, etc.
- Students attend Upward Bound's Summer Academy for six weeks.
- Students may participate in job shadowing programs.