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2013-2014 ANNUAL CALENDAR Our goal is to significantly increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

www.northcarolina.edu/gearup

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

140 Friday Center Drive, Room 240 Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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I'm going to college to show what I can do.

Am I accepted in? Yes, it's true!

I will have all friends, no foes. And my GPA will be a 4.0!

I'm not very good at biology, but I'll have my Master’s in psychology.

I'm pretty much certain I'm going to college because my brain is filled with knowledge. I'm going to do well every day, every hour.

I know I'm going because I've got the power! The top of my brain, yes the very tip

knows I'm going to go to school — for free —

because I've got a scholarship!

— Travis Williams, rising 8th grader at Warren County Middle School

ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON @ABSSGEARUP

6 schools served

1,280+ GEAR UP students

8,400+ hours of GEAR UP

services in 2012-2013

ALAMANCE– BURLINGTON AT A GLANCE:

Q: What was your proudest

GEAR UP moment in 2012-2013?

A: Our proudest GEAR UP moment was developing close mentor

relationships with our GEAR UP seniors. When we first met them,

many did not have a sense of direction and were trying to develop an

action plan. Our hard work culminated in June 2013, when we were

able to see them honored in award ceremonies and celebrated as

they walked across the stage at graduation.

Location, Location, Location! If, as they say, location is everything, then the Alamance-Burlington School System is very fortunate. Our county is located midway between the peaceful

Blue Ridge mountains and the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic. The Interstate 85/40 corridor enables easy access to recreational areas as well as to major

colleges and universities, medical centers, and shopping areas. The county has a

population of approximately 130,800.

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AUGUST 2013


Schools Served in this District: Broadview MS, Graham MS, Turrentine MS, Graham HS,

Hugh M. Cummings HS, and Walter M. Williams HS

DUE: Services Data Entry (July), PAR and Claim Reimbursement Form

EDENTON-CHOWAN

Enlisting Parental Support The Edenton-Chowan community may be small, but it’s full of eager people who understand the need for and the purpose of the GEAR UP program. Among other best practices identified by the local GEAR UP team, it is mandatory for Edenton-

Chowan parents to attend parent meetings in order for their students to attend a GEAR UP Day/Senior Day or college visit.

This has increased parental participation while ensuring that parents understand the benefits of their students being a part

of the GEAR UP program.

Q: What was your proudest GEAR UP moment in 2012-2013?

A: Our proudest moment was being able to provide a

"Parents-Only Tour" of East Carolina University. ECU staff did

an excellent job of catering to our parents, and the parents

really appreciated having the opportunity to ask questions of

the ECU staff.


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SEPTEMBER 2013


Schools Served in this District: Chowan MS and John A. Holmes HS

Labor Day GEAR UP NC

State Office Closed

GEAR UP for College Week

UNC Chapel Hill GEAR UP Senior Day

Hispanic Heritage Month Begins

DUE: Services Data Entry (August), Student Directory Database Upload, PAR and Claim Reimbursement Form

LENOIR COUNTY

Prioritizing Partnerships The Lenoir County GEAR UP program appreciates the many dedicated students, staff, and community members who are very proud of the work we are doing in Lenoir County and are willing to help out in any way possible. The local GEAR UP team has prioritized the establish-

ment of community partnerships and has built relationships with many local businesses, including Lenoir Memorial Hospital, the Kinston

Chamber of Commerce, Junior Leadership Lenoir, and Kinston Promise.

Did you know? The Lenoir County GEAR UP team

placed more than 640 7th graders in job shadowing

opportunities for Students@Work Week in 2013!

LENOIR COUNTY AT A GLANCE:

9 schools served

1,240+ GEAR UP students

21,800+ hours of GEAR UP services in 2012-2013


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OCTOBER 2013


Schools Served in this District: Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School, E.B. Frink MS, Rochelle MS, Woodington MS, Kinston HS, Lenoir Early College HS, North Lenoir HS,

Sampson School, and South Lenoir HS

UNC Wilmington GEAR UP Senior Day

NCCU BRITE Futures Day



Western Carolina GEAR UP Day (Middle School)

Appalachian State GEAR UP Senior Day

Winston-Salem State GEAR UP Day (Middle School)

SAS Curriculum Pathways PD

SAS Curriculum Pathways PD DUE: Services Data Entry

(September), PAR and Claim Reimbursement Form

MCDOWELL COUNTY

Supportive Businesses Give Back The business community in McDowell County has been so supportive of

GEAR UP. Businesses have sponsored food for our events, allowed students to job shadow, participated in our career fairs, and sent representatives to give classroom presentations on a variety of topics. We're very fortunate to

have such a supportive local professional community.

Q: What makes McDowell County’s GEAR UP efforts unique?

A: The community really works together to promote GEAR UP.

It's not just GEAR UP staff that encourages students and

families to participate in our events — it's teachers, parents,

and fellow students, too.

4 schools served

900+ GEAR UP students


MCDOWELL COUNTY AT A GLANCE:


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NOVEMBER 2013


Schools Served in this District: East McDowell JHS, Eastfield Global

Magnet School, West McDowell JHS, and McDowell HS

UNC Charlotte GEAR UP Day (Middle School)

East Carolina GEAR UP Day (Middle School)

NC College Application Week

Thanksgiving Holiday GEAR UP NC

State Office Closed

Appalachian State GEAR UP Day (Middle School)

Veteran’s Day DUE: Services Data Entry (October), PAR and Claim

Reimbursement Form

Quarterly Meeting and Fall Institute In Chapel Hill (HOLD)

PAMLICO COUNTY

@GearUpPCS

Small Town, Big Results Our community is very small and rural, but due to the dedication of our teachers and administrators, we are producing some the of the brightest students in the state. Students in the Pamlico County community are driven to excel in the classroom as well as in the community. Parents in Pamlico County are also very hands-on in

terms of their children’s educational experience.

Q: What makes GEAR UP a success in Pamlico County?

A: One of the things that the Pamlico County GEAR UP team

does well is that we utilize community resources. Organizations

have been very willing to help the school district to make

events and student field trips possible.

“GEAR UP has shined a positive light on a

well-deserving district.”

— Arbony Cooper, Pamlico County Student Coordinator


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DECEMBER 2013


Schools Served in this District: Pamlico County MS and Pamlico

County HS

Winter Holiday GEAR UP NC State Office Closed

New Year’s Eve GEAR UP NC

State Office Closed

DUE: Services Data Entry (November), PAR and Claim

Reimbursement Form

PERQUIMANS COUNTY

Pride, Passion, and Individualized Programming With just one middle and one high school, there’s a lot of pride and passion about what goes on in Perquimans County’s schools. Our small schools also allow for more one-on-one interaction with students, and getting to know them on a more personal level allows for more individualized programming.

The students know the district GEAR UP staff and know we are accessible, and the community has embraced GEAR UP and is excited about what it

can offer the students.

More than 80% of Perquimans County’s 7th graders attended a college

visit in 2012-2013. Many of these trips involved leaving town before

sunrise and returning long after sunset. Chaperones, parents and

students believed these visits would aid in shaping students’ perceptions

of postsecondary education options, preparation and financing.

" I loved being able to see what actually happens at college. " — Ayla Perales,

rising 8th grader at Perquimans County MS

" GEAR UP wants to help find a good college that is suitable for each and every student in our school. " — Tyshawn Poe,

rising 8th grader at Perquimans County MS

Overheard in Perquimans County...


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JANUARY 2014


Schools Served in this District: Perquimans County MS and

Perquimans County HS

Fayetteville State GEAR UP Day (Middle School)

New Year’s Day GEAR UP NC State

Office Closed

FAFSA Opens

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day GEAR UP NC State Office

Closed



DUE: Services Data Entry (December), PAR and Claim

Reimbursement Form

PERSON COUNTY

Person County: The Best of Both Worlds Person County, situated in the northeast central Piedmont of North Carolina, borders Virginia and is within an hour’s drive of major cities and universities, where a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities exist. The county has a population of 39,000, with a total of 42 industries and 72 civic clubs and organizations. It’s the best of both worlds - residents enjoy the easy pace, serenity and friendliness of a rural

area, yet have access to enrichment activities both at home and nearby.

Overheard in Person County... “ I have had the opportunity to work with GEAR UP on several occasions. This program is doing

great things within our community and is a great resource for getting our local teens ready for the real

world. ” — Ginny Brann Dew,

Senior Financial Services Officer, State Employees' Credit Union

“ My experience with GEAR UP has been positive and has put us on a good path toward my son being able to attend a

four-year university. ” — Tracey Melton, parent of

rising 8th grader Caleb Melton

PERSON COUNTY AT A GLANCE

2 schools served


80% of 7th graders participated in a college visit in 2012-2013

1,880+ hours of GEAR UP services provided in 2012-2013


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FEBRUARY 2014


Schools Served in this District: Northern MS and Person HS

NCCEP Capacity Building Workshop in Orlando, FL

East Carolina GEAR UP Senior Day

FAFSA Day

Winston-Salem State GEAR UP Senior Day

SAS Curriculum Pathways PD Advanced Session: Algebra/Common Core

DUE: Services Data Entry (January), PAR and Claim

Reimbursement Form

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

The Payoff of Partnerships The Rockingham County GEAR UP team is reaching out in non-

traditional ways to form partnerships across our area. We have enlisted the help of small business owners, organizations, and ministries in order to

reach every student and are continuously looking for new ways to enable the community to embrace our efforts to support students and families.

“ GEAR UP will help me in the future because it

has showed me different types of career choices.

Because of GEAR UP, I know how to find help to

pay for college and how to start preparing myself

for college. GEAR UP has opened my eyes to new

opportunities, and I feel more aware and confident

about going to college.” — Ashley Lindblom, rising 8th grader at Western Rockingham MS

“ What I have to say about GEAR UP?

Honestly, I think GEAR UP is great.

Without GEAR UP, I wouldn’t be

graduating this summer, and I am highly

thankful for that. ”

— Alpha Price,

2013 Dalton L. McMichael HS graduate

@GEARRCS


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MARCH 2014


Schools Served in this District: James E. Holmes MS, Reidsville MS, Western Rockingham MS,

Dalton L. McMichael HS, John Motley Morehead HS, and Reidsville HS

UNC Wilmington GEAR UP Day (Middle School)


UNC Asheville GEAR UP Day (Middle School)

UNC Charlotte GEAR UP Senior Day

Students@Work Week (HOLD)

DUE: Services Data Entry (February), PAR and Claim

Reimbursement Form

SCOTLAND COUNTY

Community Support: Above and Beyond Our community is supportive in building a college-going culture among our students. Once community members are informed about GEAR UP and what we stand for, they are willing to support in whatever capacity they are asked to serve in. Many will go above and beyond the call of duty to support the program. During events, numerous restaurants and churches have donated refreshments and volunteers to assist in our efforts, and we

anticipate even greater support as we enter year two of the grant.

“ If I had to give advice to other students, I would advise them to stay connected with

GEAR UP because the experience is exhilarating and the staff are diligent workers. It’s essential to choose a university that is right for you and stay focused in school to get accepted into the

college you aspire to attend. ” — Khadejah Bennett,

2013 Scotland High School graduate

SCOTLAND COUNTY AT A GLANCE

6 schools served



@GEAR_UP_SENIORS


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APRIL 2014


Schools Served in this District: Carver MS, Spring Hill MS, Sycamore Lane MS, Scotland HS,

Scotland Early College HS and Shaw Academy

Appalachian State GEAR UP Senior Day

UNC Chapel Hill GEAR UP Day (Middle School)




Personal Financial Literacy Month

Spring Holiday GEAR UP NC State Office

Closed

DUE: Services Data Entry (March), PAR and Claim Reimbursement Form

WARREN COUNTY

A Close-Knit Community with a Rich History

Warren County is a close-knit rural community. Our community's best assets are its people and natural resources. The county has a rich history that includes pre-contact Native American cultures and a

strong African-American heritage. Warren County is also the home of

the PCB protests, and home to John Hyman, the first African-American in North Carolina to be

elected to congress.

“ Warren County’s teachers and community partners have taken a strong interest

in GEAR UP activities and have promoted our program in the community and in

our schools. ” — Nikeena Boyd-Kearsey, Warren County Student Coordinator

“ My son, Quendarius Williams, is in the GEAR UP program. GEAR UP has helped him with his leadership skills and with meeting new peo-ple. He has learned a lot from the different trips they have taken, and the GEAR UP staff is professional,

easy-going and always open to new ideas and volunteers. ”

— Angela Bullock, mother of a rising 8th grader at Warren County MS

WARREN COUNTY AT A GLANCE

4 schools served


700+ hours of GEAR UP services in 2012-2013

Overheard in Warren County...


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MAY 2014


Schools Served in this District: Warren County MS, Warren County HS, Warren Early College HS,

and Warren New Tech HS

Decision Day

College Savings Day Memorial Day

GEAR UP NC State Office Closed

DUE: Services Data Entry (April), PAR and Claim Reimbursement Form

YANCEY COUNTY

Opportunities for Learning in Students’ Back Yards Yancey County Schools is a rural district located in western North Carolina. Home to Mt.

Mitchell and not far from the Appalachian Trail, the area offers some of the most beautiful mountains and streams in the world. The district is supported by hard-

working, independent parents and families. Many students know about farming, fishing, and hunting. Yancey County is also home to a vibrant community of artists, with many students coming from families of potters, sculptors and other craftspeople. Opportunities

like Camp Full Circle, a local GEAR UP summer enrichment program, place learning right in the students' back yards and draw on the rich resources of knowledge and

experience located in our community.

YANCEY COUNTY AT A GLANCE

3 schools served



Did you know? The Yancey County GEAR UP team is

on Facebook! Visit www.facebook.com/yanceygearupnc for

photos, updates, and links to Yancey County’s fantastic local

GEAR UP newsletter.


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JUNE 2014


Schools Served in this District: Cane River MS, East Yancey MS, and Mountain Heritage HS

DUE: Services Data Entry (May), PAR and Claim Reimbursement Form

We appreciate our GEAR UP staff, students, family members, educators, school administrators

and community partners!


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JULY 2014


Independence Day GEAR UP NC

State Office Closed

NCCEP Annual Conference in Washington, DC

DUE: Services Data Entry (June), PAR and Claim Reimbursement Form

DISTRICTS AND SCHOOLS SERVED: 2012-2019

Alamance-Burlington Broadview MS Graham HS Graham MS

Hugh M. Cummings HS Turrentine MS

Walter M. Williams HS

Edenton-Chowan Chowan MS

John A. Holmes HS

Lenoir County Contentnea-Savannah K-8

E.B. Frink MS Kinston HS

Lenoir Early College HS Sampson School North Lenoir HS

Rochelle MS South Lenoir HS Woodington MS

McDowell County Eastfield Global Magnet School

East McDowell JHS McDowell HS

West McDowell JHS

Pamlico County Pamlico County MS Pamlico County HS

Perquimans County

Perquimans County MS Perquimans County HS

Person County Northern MS Person HS

Rockingham County

Dalton L. McMichael HS James E. Holmes MS

John Motley Morehead HS Reidsville MS Reidsville HS

Western Rockingham MS

Scotland County Carver MS Scotland HS

Scotland Early College HS Shaw Academy Spring Hill MS

Sycamore Lane MS

Warren County Warren County MS Warren County HS

Warren Early College HS Warren New Tech HS

Yancey County Cane River MS East Yancey MS

Mountain Heritage HS

2013-2014 DATES AT-A-GLANCE AUGUST 2013 School Starts! SEPTEMBER 2013 9/2 - Labor Day (State Office Closed) 9/18 - GEAR UP Senior Day @ UNC Chapel Hill 9/23-27 - GEAR UP for College Week OCTOBER 2013 10/8 - GEAR UP Senior Day @ UNC Wilmington 10/15 - BRITE Futures Day @ NCCU 10/17 - GEAR UP Day (MS) @ Western Carolina 10/17 - SAS Curriculum Pathways PD 10/22 - BRITE Futures Day @ NCCU 10/24 - GEAR UP Senior Day @ Appalachian State 10/24 - SAS Curriculum Pathways PD 10/25 - GEAR UP Day @ Winston-Salem State 10/29 - BRITE Futures Day @ NCCU NOVEMBER 2013 11/1 - GEAR UP Day (MS) @ Appalachian State 11/8 - GEAR UP Day (MS) @ UNC Charlotte 11/14 - GEAR UP Day (MS) @ East Carolina 11/18-22 - NC College Application Week 11/28-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday (State Office Closed) DECEMBER 2013 12/24-26 - Winter Holiday (State Office Closed) 12/31 - New Year’s Eve (State Office Closed) JANUARY 2014 1/1 - New Year’s Day (State Office Closed) 1/20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (State Office Closed) 1/22 - SAS Curriculum Pathways PD 1/29 - SAS Curriculum Pathways PD 1/30 - GEAR UP Day (MS) @ Fayetteville State

FEBRUARY 2014 2/2-5 - NCCEP Capacity Building Workshop in Orlando, FL 2/6 - SAS Curriculum Pathways PD: Advanced Session 2/14 - GEAR UP Senior Day @ Winston-Salem State 2/21 - GEAR UP Senior Day @ East Carolina 2/22 - FAFSA Day MARCH 2014 3/3-7 - Students@Work Week 3/7 - BRITE Futures Day @ NCCU 3/13 - GEAR UP Day (MS) @ UNC Wilmington 3/19 - GEAR UP Day (MS) @ UNC Asheville 3/21 - GEAR UP Senior Day @ UNC Charlotte Date TBD - GEAR UP Day (MS) @ NCSU APRIL 2014 4/1-30 - Personal Financial Literacy Month 4/1 - BRITE Futures Day @ NCCU 4/3 - GEAR UP Senior Day @ Appalachian State 4/8 - BRITE Futures Day @ NCCU 4/9 - GEAR UP Day (MS) @ UNC Chapel Hill 4/15 - BRITE Futures Day @ NCCU 4/18 - Spring Holiday (State Office Closed) MAY 2014 5/1 - Decision Day 5/26 - Memorial Day Holiday (State Office Closed) 5./29 - College Savings Day JUNE 2014 Summer Programs Begin! JULY 2014 7/4 - Independence Day Holiday (State Office Closed) 7/13-16 - NCCEP Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.

Coming Soon! GEAR UP Day (MS) @ NC A&T - Date TBD, but will be held in Spring 2014

“ GEAR UP is an asset for the children in our community because it helps bridge the gap

between home, school, and future endeavors. It reinforces the college and career coaching that should begin at home and echoes guid-ance provided by school counselors. Regard-less of each student's prior knowledge, this

program can be a true blessing to those who actively participate and utilize the resources

that are provided. ” — LaQuita Lipscomb, Parent of Nyia

Lipscomb, rising 12th grader at Person HS

“ GEAR UP is a wonderful program that has helped families in our community realize the

opportunities that are available to them as far as college options and financial aid. I believe that

GEAR UP has helped some students realize that there is a college out there for them where they

can succeed in a career and receive a college education. Before GEAR UP came to our school, the same students thought they had no chance

of ever going to college. ” — Crystal Hall, Person HS teacher and GEAR UP

tutor

“ The GEAR UP program is an excellent op-portunity for a second chance at completing a course, preparing for college, or getting ahead on work for future grades. I believe the best part of the program was all the field trips to

various college campuses and different work-places offering unique job opportunities. Over-all, GEAR UP is a highly recommendable and

informative learning experience. ” — Matthew Harris, 2013 Dalton L. McMichael

HS graduate

2013-2014 ANNUAL CALENDAR Our goal is to significantly increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. www.northcarolina.edu/gearup

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

This calendar was produced with GEAR UP funds awarded to the University of North Carolina General Administration by the Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education (grant award PR# P334S120003). ©2013 The University of North Carolina ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

140 Friday Center Drive, Room 240 Chapel Hill, NC 27517

P: (919) 843-3000 F: (919) 843-5465

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