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NJ GEAR UP/College Bound Program
Participants in the NJ GEAR UP/College Bound program receive early awareness of subject matter that better prepares them for college.
What is NJ GEAR UP/College Bound?
NJ GEAR UP/College Bound is a pre-college program that serves students in the Newark school district. Students are exposed to a college or university environment, while receiving tutorial, mentoring, academic and culturally enriching services.
Services We Offer
- Academic-Year Program - comprehensive academic sessions for 20-weeks after school and Saturdays.
- Summer Program - intensive academic instruction for four to six weeks.
- Program Focus - math and science skill development; written and oral communication; counseling, leadership development, achievement and career exploration.
- Mentoring Program - exposure to minority role models through mentoring and special lecture programs.
- Student Development - enhancement through leadership, cultural and career experiences, mediation training and academic competition.
- Parent Support Group - workshops and seminars designed to address parent's their concerns. Topics include- parenting, teen sexuality, computer literacy, achievement motivation and methods for assisting their child in developing good study habits.
How Do I Qualify?
To participate in NJ GEAR UP/College Bound you must:
- Live in the city of Newark
- Complete a program application
- Provide a copy of your latest report card
- Attend one of the following target schools
- Belmont Runyon
- Hawkins Street School
- Lafayette Street School
- Luis Munoz Marin
- Rafael Hernandez
- Ridge Street School
- Sussex Avenue
- Wilson Avenue
- Barringer High School
- Central High School
- East Side High School
- Weequahic High School
- Meet family income requirements
- Enter the program in grades 7 through 12.
Once all documents are received, Site Directors will contact you for an interview with you and your parent/guardian.
Program Cost
It is absolutely free. Students are provided with books, instructional supplies, field trips, meals and public transportation tickets at no cost.
Online Application: NJ GEAR UP/College Bound Link
Contacts
Mr. Ozzie A. Williams
Director of NJ GEAR UP/College Bound Program
Phone: (973) 596-5761
Email: ozzie.williams@chicksthatlift.net
Mrs. Nakeishia Knox
Site Director
High School Component
9th and 10th Grade
Phone: (973) 596-5412
Email: knox@chicksthatlift.net
Mrs. Annette Arocho-Bautista
Site Director
High School Component
11th and 12th Grade
Phone: (973) 596-8194
Email: arochoba@chicksthatlift.net
Mrs. Maria Andrade
Site Director
Middle School Component
6th through 8th Grade
Phone: (973) 596-5633
Email: andrade@chicksthatlift.net
Call or write to the main office:
New Jersey GEAR UP/ College Bound Program
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Center for Pre-College Programs
Campbell Hall, 4th & 5th Floors
University Heights
Newark, NJ 07102-1982
Ph: (973) 596-5762
Fax: (973) 642-4195 Fax