GEAR UP Programs and Activities for the 13-14 School Year

· The hiring of Donna White, our new Student Intervention Coordinator, who will be working with students, parents, and teachers to increase academic achievement

· 20 New Google Chromebook   Laptops

· 25 New Graphing Calculators to be used in Algebra I

· ALEKS online math program for use by 9th graders

· National Geographic Bee

· After school tutoring and snacks two days per week

· Monthly donut parties for students

· Monthly GEAR UP newsletter mailed home to all 7th-9th grade parents

· Planners for all GEAR UP students

· Financial Aid Training for students

· 7th Grade College Visit to Flathead Valley Community College

· 8th Grade College Visit to North Idaho College

· 9th Grade College Visit to University of Montana-Missoula

· 7th, 8th, and 9th grade STEM field  trips

· Parent Information Meetings