Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

Learn About the GEAR UP Program

GEAR UP provides a multitude of

services to students and their parents

designed to meet the objectives of the

University of Washington and national

GEAR UP program.

GEAR UP collaborates with administra-

tors, teachers and staff within the

Mount Vernon School district and the

surrounding community to provide

learning opportunities and experiences

for targeted high school students to

prepare them to enter and succeed in

post secondary education.

GEAR UP Support Services

Phone: 360-428-6110

kbruno@mv.k12.wa.us

Phone:360-428-6110 ext. 3035

Fax: 360-428-6118

Mount Vernon School District

124 East Lawrence Street

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

M O U N T V E R N O N S C H O O L D I S T R I C T

GEAR UP Grants

“Two Valleys One Vision”:

The first grant awarded in 2005 pro-

vides targeted academic support for

a cohort of students starting in middle

school and following them through

their graduation from Mount Vernon

High School in 2011.

“Sky’s the Limit”:

The second grant awarded in 2006 ,

now in its fourth year, provides tar-

geted academic support for a cohort

of students starting in middle school

through graduation. from Mount

Vernon High School in 2012.

Goals of the Grants:

Increase the academic per-

formance and preparation for

post-secondary education for

GEAR UP students.

Increase the rate of high

school graduation and participa-

tion in post secondary education.

Increase students’ and their

families’ knowledge of post-

secondary education options,

preparation and finances.

Services Provided

What is GEAR UP?

The GEAR UP project is part of a national

effort to help students from low income

families plan for and succeed in higher

education.

The Mount Vernon School District in Part-

nership with the University of Washington

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and

Readiness for Undergraduate programs)

Project was first awarded in September

2005.

The grants are federally funded in partner-

ship with the University of Washington.

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

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Intensive tutoring.

Mentoring

Academic, career and transfer planning

College visits, field trips

Events specific to goals

Financial information and resources

Collaborate with UW, MVHS staffs, and stake holders

PSAT, SAT and other college testing

GEAR UP professional development