What does Upward Bound do?
UB/ is a year round program serving 65 students in grades 9-12 from Fall River, Taunton and Attleboro.. All students participate in a six week residential summer program at Bridgewater State College. The program is designed to prepare students academically and socially for the upcoming school year. In addition to academics, students participate in activities addressing the issues which affect today’s teens. Students also participate in an adventure challenge program and engage in technology training, and take trips to area college campuses and cultural offerings, like Trinity Repertory Theatre in Providence and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. During the academic year, Upward Bound students receive academic tutoring, advising and counseling. Program advisors follow the progress of the students. Students participate in weekly college advising, financial aid workshops and math, science and English workshops and attend SAT and MCAS preparation classes. Saturday program events monthly in
