GearUP

Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a national college readiness program designed to increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. The grant hopes to deepen its efforts with school districts and community organizations to make college a reality for more middle and high school students in the state.

GEAR UP helps create activities and provides experiences to students and families. Some of these activities and experiences include school programs and clubs, meeting STEM professionals, tutoring, and learning opportunities like field trips and camps.

GEAR UP ACHIEVERS’ PARTNERSHIP

·        South King County school districts (Auburn, Kent, Renton, and Tukwila)

Participation

·        Current 11th (Class of 2025) and 12th grade (Class of 2024) at RHS

·        Program continues through the first year of college (ends September 2025)

·        No defined time commitment-students can participate in any activity.

MENTORING AND A RANGE OF COLLEGE-READINESS ACTIVITIES:

·        Campus visits (UW, South Seattle, Bellevue, Renton Tech, WSU, EWU)

·        Workshops for students and parents on financial literacy and post-secondary planning

·        Leadership, career, and summer activities

View the RHS GEAR UP Canvas Page: https://rentonschools.instructure.com/courses/28557

GEAR UP Coordinator: Deborah Currie, deborah.currie@rentonschools.us, 425-204-3517