GEAR UP Discovery

GAINING EARLY AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, or GEAR UP, is a federal grant-funded program that provides services to the class of 2023.

GEAR UP services begin with Gaiser seventh graders and follow them through the next six years, including through high school graduation and into their first year of life after high school.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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CONTACT

Ryan Griffith

GEAR UP Site Director
360-313-3354
Located in room 309

SALT resource site

SALT Money website

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Select “Vancouver Public Schools GEAR UP” as your Affiliation

Visit Ready Set Grad website

Did you know?

Washington State offers a program that pays the average cost of tuition plus a portion of books and supplies at over 60 schools in the state?!

Sign up for the College Bound Scholarship by the end of 8th grade to be eligible! Contact your school counselor, GEAR UP Site Director or visit the Ready Set Grad website for more info and eligibility.

Visit Ready Set Grad website

VPS students

GEAR UP staff across the district

0.4M

grant-funded for the next seven years

on-time graduation rate

MAIN OBJECTIVES

Academic

Increase academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education.

Grad rates

Increase high school graduation and postsecondary participation rates.

Knowledge

Increase high school graduation and postsecondary participation rates.

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SERVICES GEAR UP PROVIDES

Support

Students receive tutoring and academic support: in-class and before and after school. Students also receive test preparation support.

Organization

Students learn organization and study skills that serve them throughout their education.

Visits

Students have opportunities to visit college campuses and tour facilities throughout the year.

Exploration

Students have an opportunity to attend college and career fairs to explore all the options available to them.

Financial

Financial literacy is emphasized through financial education.

Mentoring

Students experience a cross-age mentoring program that helps ease the transition into high school.

Preparation

Students are prepared for high school rigor.

Family

Students’ families are invited to participate in their education through quarterly events that provide information about resources for high school, college, careers and financial planning.

VISIT THE DISTRICT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION

WE BELIEVE IN THE FUTURE OF OUR STUDENTS.

At GEAR UP, we believe that young people who start planning in middle school have a better chance of entering college and completing their degrees.

Vancouver Public Schools

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Veterans do so much for students, families, schools, staff and their communities. Thank you, veterans, for making a positive difference for children, Vancouver and our nation.
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Schools and district offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 12, in observance of Veterans Day.

Las escuelas y las oficinas centrales del distrito estarán cerradas 12 Noviembre para conmemorar Día de los Veteranos de Guerra.

Школы и офисы школьного района будут закрыты 12 ноября в связи с праздником День Ветеранов.

Esapw suuk ekkei sukkun me ach ei offesin district nón Nofampér 12 fáan iten Ráánin ekkewe iir mei piin soufiu. ... See MoreSee Less

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GEAR UP at Discovery

Making sure students have what it takes to make higher education a reality.