Welcome to the 2012-2013 School Year!

Another school year has started and this year we have 7th and 8th graders who will benefit from GEAR UP programs.  Our grant for the 2012-2013 school year has been approved.  Some highlights of our grant proposal are:

· College trip for all 7th and 8th graders to Flathead Valley Community College

· Field trip to the Mobius Science Center in Spokane

· Monthly Career Talks from local professionals

· Career Fair

· College Student Panel

· Before school tutoring daily from 7:30am-8:00am

· After school tutoring Monday through Friday from 3:30 -5:30.

· 8th graders take the EXPLORE assessment (in preparation for the ACT which they will take in 11th grade)

· Geography Bee

· All 7th and 8th grade students received a planner

· Mock College Application Week

· Strut Your Stuff for 7th and 8th graders

· I Pledge to Graduate Ceremony for 7th graders

· And many more!

Currently, all 7th graders are enrolled in "Preparing for High School Success," a class that will explore career development, enhance study skills, and develop leadership skills in all students.

There will be many exciting opportunities for 7th and 8th graders during this year.  A newsletter will be mailed monthly and you can also check out the GEAR UP Troy blog: http:// gearuptroy.blogspot.com

If you have any questions about GEAR UP or would like more information about the benefits it will bring to Troy and its students, please email me: sarah-k-davis@lycos.com or call me at the school 295-4520.