Upward Bound Summer Academy 2011

Parents/Student Summer Academy Residential

Orientation May 21, 2011

Academic program, not a SUMMER CAMP

Develop academic knowledge, skills, and motivation necessary for success in school

next year and beyond high school.

Opportunity to experience college life, develop life long friendships, and gain deeper understanding of the Upward Bound mission.

HAVE FUN!!!

A head start for next year’s core classes

Up to one full credit of H.S. elective for students who: Participate full time in SA for entire 6 weeks Overall GPA of 3.25 in SA courses Not miss more than 2 days or 12 hours of

instruction

Elza Major, Director

Jennifer Bieth, Counselor

Garnett L. Overby III, Counselor

Monica Conlan, Counselor

Crystal Metzenheim, Administrative Assistant, IV

Ellen Murphy, Administrative Assistant, II

Kim Darnell, Office Worker

Lois Beardsley, Office Worker

Christopher Barry – Leadership

Jennifer Bieth – Senior Prep

Monica Conlan – Journalism/Yearbook

Melanie Harrington – Math, Science

Janet Jagitsch– English

Sasha Mereu – English, Drama

Jared Miklich – Math

Garnett Overby, III – Academic Success

Mayra Pedraza – Math

Jonathan Reynolds-History

Rick Savage – History

Pamela Soh – Science

Melissa Taveira – Science & Health/Wellness

CORE CLASSES• MATH: Integrated Math

II/III, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus, and Calculus

• SCIENCE: Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, AP Science

• ENGLISH: 2nd Year through 4th Year

• HISTORY: World History, U.S. History, Government

ELECTIVES

Health & Wellness

Senior Prep

Yearbook & Journalism

Drama/Theater

Academic Success & Leadership

Personal Safety and Awareness Requirements:Sign in and Sign out of the DormStay within the campus boundariesGroups of THREE UB students at all times Residence Hall SafetyRelease only to authorized personsEarthquake and Fire safetyUNR Drug & Alcohol Policy: ZERO TOLERANCENo Cell Phone Policy

If a student violates program rules, or U.S. Department of Education or Institution regulations as outlined in the handbook the Three-Strike Rule will be in effect:

First Offense – WARNING – After Verbal Warning, loss of points based upon the offense

Second Offense – PROBATION (Loss of privileges, activities, and points) – Conference with parents and Director

Third Offense – possible DISMISSAL from Residential Experience, Summer Academy and/or Upward Bound program

48-Hour advanced written notice for ALL appointments

Appointment pick up/drop off/Sign in & out procedures

Items for UB students – Drop Off procedures

Confiscated Items – UB parents must pick up on Fridays

UB Student Messages – must call UB Office 784-4978

Students will participate fully throughout the entire Summer Academy (6/19 – 7/29)

Students will attend every class

Students will work cooperatively with all Upward Bound staff and university officials

Students will behave in a responsible manner towards self, fellow participants, and the program

Upward Bound participates in the national Summer Food Service Program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The USDA determines that due to its participation in SFSP, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

During the Summer Academy (SA), UB students will meet with their UB Counselor (Bieth, Overby, and Conlan) a minimum of two times during the six-week period for mandatory advising

Summer Advising gives UB students the opportunity to discuss personal/social issues and/or concerns they encounter during the six-week SA

UB students will receive passes to meet with their UB Counselor.

The information included on the pass for advising includes date, time, and location of advising (usually conducted at the UB office, in Argenta, etc.)

UB’S SIX Building Blocks ofGood Character

Respect Responsibility Self-Discipline Integrity Compassion Perseverance

General Rules Class Rules

Residential Rules Disciplinary Policy

Dress code QT & PT

What to Bring

Residential Director (RD)Ricardo Salazar

Residential Advisors (RA)Juan Gomez

Ethan MaloneMiguel MartinezDarryn McMillan

Nadia NoelKenia Perez Correa

Farah RashdanAlejandra Reyes

2 pm until 4 pm-UB Students check into Argenta

2 pm until 4:50 pm -Free Time5 pm until 5:50 pm -Dinner6 pm until 8 pm -Activities

8 pm until 9:30 pm -Study Hall9:30 pm until 10 pm -Students return to their

own floor 10 pm until 10:30 pm -Room check & Lights

out

7 am until 7:50 am -Breakfast8 am until 8:50 am -First Period

9 am until 9:50 am -Second Period10 am until 10:50 am -Third Period11 am until 11:50 am -Fourth Period

12 pm until 12:50 pm –Lunch1 pm until 1:50 pm -Elective /Session 1

2pm until 2:50 –Elective/Session 2 3 pm until 4:50 pm -Advising/Personal Time

*On Fridays, students check-out of Argenta Hall between 3 pm – 5pm

5 pm until 5:50 pm -Dinner6 pm until 8 pm –Activities

8 pm until 9:30 pm -Study Hall9:30 pm until 10 pm -Students return to their own floor

10 pm until 10:30 pm -Room check & Lights out

Scholars’ Bowl Cultural Games &

Activities Intramural

Activities UB

Olympics/Capture the Flag

The Roommate Game

Movie Night at the Joe

Watermelon on the Quad

Bowling Artown Downtown

During SA: During SA: Make sure students check in/out as

scheduled

Avoid scheduling other activities/appointments during SA classes or activities

Support UB by following guidelines described in the handbook

Sun June 19th- Check-in Argenta Hall from 2 – 4 pm

Tue. July 5th – UB Students check in 2pm – 4pm from Fourth of July weekend.

Thursday, July 28th- Closing Ceremony, Nightingale Hall – TBA

Friday, July 29th – Check-out of Argenta 2pm – 5pm