Student Support Services Program

Educational Advisement: We have an educational advisor on site to help students with their Academic, Career, and Transfer questions or concerns.

Individual and Group Tutoring: Our friendly staff provides free tutoring to our SSS students in different subjects such as math, English, computer technology, reading, music, economics, history and political science. 

College Success Workshops: During the school year, we offer different  workshops to help students succeed in college such as, Self-esteem Building, Time Management, Test Taking Anxiety,  Stress Management, College Study Skills, Financial Aid, College Success Skills and many more!!!

Financial Assistance: Students who qualify received a $400 grant per year.

Transfer Assistance: Every semester we offer field trips to Colleges & Universities, Transfer workshops, and Admission Application Assistance.
 

Use of the TRIO Lab:

·          FREE use of computers

·          FREE one-on-one tutoring

·          FREE printing

·          FREE Internet access

·          FREE college success literature

Priority Registration: We offer early registration for classes each semester (including summer). 

Laptop Loan Program: Students are offered a laptop for three weeks per semester. 

Supplies Provided: Throughout the year we offer supplies to our students which include: a notebook, scrantrons, pens, pencil, highlighters, bluebooks, and CDs.

Upward Bound Program

Summer Program:  A six week program is offered during July and August.  Students may earn college credit, take  enrichment classes, participate in field trips, receive tutoring, educational advisement, lunch, and may receive a cash stipend.

Academic Year:

 After School Tutoring: Weekly afterschool tutoring sessions conducted by Paraprofessional Tutors in math, science, English, history, etc.

 Saturday Academy: Students take Upward Bound enrichment courses in math, literature, composition, foreign language and science. Students also have the option of enrolling in a Rio Hondo College course to earn college credit.

Field Trips: Our program provides educational, social and cultural events throughout the year such as visits to colleges/universities, museums, plays and much more!

College and Career Advising: The Upward Bound staff assists students with college preparation including completion of A-G requirements, SAT/ACT preparation, financial aid assistance and scholarship searches.  Students receive career advisement in the form of guest speakers, career exploration and industry visits.

Modified 09/08