Joshua Ray, Staff Reporter
GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, and Hubbard High School was able to partner up with them to prepare students for college. GEAR UP is a federally funded program run by Northeastern University. The purpose of the program is to offer classroom workshops, tutoring programs with parental support, and professional development for teachers benefiting more than just the students and parents. The tutors hired by GEAR UP are college students from the neighborhood. These tutors have worked with some Hubbard students since elementary school and want to be mentors to students. “I want the students to feel comfortable with asking questions and not be intimidated to say hi,” said Carlos Munoz, GEAR UP tutor. Carlos Munoz currently attends the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and commutes more than 2 hours so he that can work with Hubbard students. Another tutor, Juana Ramirez, currently attends Harold Washington College. She wants Hubbard students to know that she understands what they’re going through and is here to help. “I want them to see us as their own,” said Juana Ramirez The college readiness workshops take place monthly and tutors are available during lunch and in some classrooms. Hubbard hopes this program will benefit the school by increasing college enrollment, scholarships, and graduation rates for students. This GEAR UP cohort will continue for the next 3 years up until 2018. When the seniors graduate, the program will continue to support Hubbard graduates as they begin college. “Students should take this opportunity for guidance. We hope to be partnered with GEAR UP for years. Hubbard High School is always looking for quality education,” said Mr. Newman, assistant principal. GEAR UP is a great opportunity to form close relationships with mentors who will help shape a well educated and college ready scholar. Comments are closed.
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