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What is UBM&S?
Upward Bound Math & Science is a federally funded program that provides a wide range of academic services to high school students that qualify for participant status. The program operates through a grant of $220,000 per year, funded by the Department of Education and sponsored by the West Hills Community College District. All services available are free of cost to program participants.
Our goal is to provide opportunities to eligible students to explore the world of science, math, and technology. We currently serve 5 target high schools in our area and recruit students who are freshmen, sophomores and juniors. They are in the cities of: Corcoran, Lemoore, Riverdale, Laton and Caruthers. Students must meet federal guidelines to qualify for the program. Participants must be United States citizens or be permanent residents; and be economically disadvantage or be a first generation college bound student in the family. Students must also have a higher interest in the field of math or science.
Student Participation:
Students selected to participate in the program are exposed to a highly motivating atmosphere emphasizing on math, science and technology.
The program offers an academic year component and a summer component which brings supplemental activities and instruction revolving on the subjects of math, science, literature, and leadership.
During the academic year, UBMS provides a positive learning environment at their area high school sites. An after-school tutorial occurs on a weekly basis allowing students to get extra support in their core subjects at the secondary level. Participants are provided with advising and counseling of academics throughout the year. Participant scholastic progress is monitored to ensure improvement and success.
Participants are encouraged to attend a summer component that extends for 6 weeks during the months of June and July. Program participants are reinforced with instruction and enrichment in the areas of math, science and technology. Participants work together in a classroom environment to experience college instruction. Instructors implement a curriculum that offers support in strengthening skills in a combination of subjects varying from writing to enhancing their use of computer technology. Speakers from the community and advocates for higher learning also make regular visits to address program participants on a variety of topics.
The Upward Bound Math & Science program offers laboratory and research experience; it brings support in self-assessment, career development, study skills improvement and social development. During its entirety, participants are involved in college campus visitations, social activities, overnight field trips, and meet once a month throughout the year for Saturday school.
All expenses are paid through the program and in addition, program participants are given a stipend quarterly reflecting participation and positive academic progress.
The Upward Bound Math & Science program at West Hills College Lemoore is limited to 50 participants on a yearly basis. Students attending one of the target high schools with an interest in math or science are encouraged to apply.
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