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GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and
Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a program for designated districts and
schools in Washington state to promote college awareness and readiness for
middle and high school students. The project focuses on Educational Programs for
students and the Collaborative for Instructional Development for educators.
The GEAR-UP Program Grant for the Zillah
School District is currently active at Zillah High
School for the cohort class of 2012.
ZHS is part of the
University
of Washington GEAR-UP Consortium The University of Washington State
GEAR UP Project, funded in 1999 by a federal grant from the U. S. Department of
Education (DOE), is committed to the DOE’s goals and objectives, which are to:
- Increase the academic performance and
preparation of GEAR UP students for post-secondary
education.
- Increase the rate of high school graduation
and participation in post-secondary education for
GEAR UP students.
- Increase GEAR UP students’ and their
families’ knowledge of options for post-secondary
education, preparation, and financing.
- Enhance school academic and curricular
reforms, including professional development for
educators of low-income students.
The
ZHS Newsletter and the
ZHS Daily Bulletin are just two of the methods we use to keep students,
parents and community informed about GEAR-UP.
Inquires as to program activities, events and services
may be directed to our coordinator:
Mrs. Sarah Rinaldi
509.829.5565
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