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GEAR UP for Success

What is GEAR UP?                                                                                   

GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.  It is a grant providing services to students to strive for and attain high school graduation and college enrollment.

Who Can Participate?                                                                                     

Spring Woods High School students, Class of 2011

How Do I Apply?                                                                                          

Pick up a permission slip in the 11th Grade Office

 

GEAR UP Services

Academic Scaffolding & Support           College & Career Information
  • Test Prep
  • Tutoring
  • Mentoring
  • Saturday Programs
  • Summer College Programs
  • Community Service
  • Advance Coursework
  • College Visits & Field Trips
  • Exposure to Financial Aid & Scholarships
  • University Sponsored Enrichment Programs
  • Parent Programs

 

 

2009 Upcoming GEAR UP Events
GEAR UP Advisory Board Board members promote GEAR UP initiatives and represent 2011 graduating class to offer feedback to GEAR UP staff and SWHS administrators.  New members should pick up an application in the 11th Grade Office. Monday, Sept 14 at 3:00pm in room 209B
Summer Graduation Ceremony Students that have completed GEAR UP summer camps will be recognized at this graduation ceremony.  Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP with Mrs. Do. Wednesday, Sept 9th at 6:00pm in the Main Auditorium
Saturday Academy         Academic enrichment, college preparation and PSAT test prep Saturdays:  Sept 12, Sept 19, Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 10
Houston Prep Academy 3-D animation, robotics, circuits and programming Saturdays:  Oct 17, Nov 7, Dec 12
11th Grade College Day College visit to the University of Houston Monday, Oct 19th
Link Up Greater Houston Youth Leadership Conference Saturday, Oct 31st
Young Women Energized Mentoring event designed exclusively for high school girls!  Learn about exciting careers in the energy industry and network with industry professionals. Nov 4, 2009 from 4:00pm-8:30pm
Overnight College Trip College awareness opportunity for students to visit Louisiana State University. Thursday, Nov 19th-Friday, Nov 20th

                                           

                                            Contacts

Nghi Do Norma Alvarenga

GEAR UP Coordinator

GEAR UP Parent Liaison & Mentor Coordinator
nghi.do-at-springbranchisd.com  norma.alvarenga-at-springbranchisd.com

713.251.3147

 713.251.3144

 

 

     
 Wellness Job Shadow  Leadership Camp  Rice Summer School
     

 

 GEAR UP Walk for Success 2009    
 GEAR UP Walk for Success 2009  Mrs. Austin: 11th Grade Level Principal  Mr. Stallworth: SWHS Principal & Mr. Yaya
     

 


 Documents     

 TitleOwnerCategoryModified DateSize (Kb) 
Parent Meeting Schedule 2008-09Norma Alvarenga 12/15/200855.27Download
Mentor ProgramNorma Alvarenga 12/16/2008141.17Download

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