Welcome Back Event Makeup Homework:

Knowing the Handbook

Welcome Back Makeup Assignment:

Knowing the Handbook

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Multiple Choice: For each of the following questions, circle the letter of the answer that best answers the question.

1.  What are the names of the three TRIO Programs at John Wood Community College?

A.  Upward Bound, Veterans Upward Bound, Talent Search

B.  Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services

C.  Upward Bound, Student Support Services, Ronald E. McNair Post baccalaureate Achievement

D.  Upward Bound, Ronald E. McNair Post baccalaureate Achievement, Talent Search

2.  What is the goal of Upward Bound?

A.  For UB students to enroll in college and complete any kind of college degree.

B.  For UB students to enroll in college and complete at least a Bachelor’s Degree.

C.  To get you through high school, and then straight into the workforce.

True or False: For each statement, circle True or False.

True / False / 1.  Having a D or F grade in one or more courses OR a quarter or semester GPA below 2.5 will require you to attend tutoring.
True / False / 2.  Student academics are the primary focus of UB.
True / False / 3.  It is best to graduate from high school early if you have the chance.
True / False / 4.  Program termination will result if a student’s academics do not improve after corrective action measures have been taken.
True / False / 5.  You are only allowed one excused absence from weekly meetings with your advisor.
True / False / 6.  Upward Bound will provide cost waivers for up to 2 ACT exams per student.
True / False / 7.  Weekly meetings with your advisor are required.
True / False / 8.  There will not be weekly assignments given.

Fill in the Blank: Insert the correct answer/s on the blank line/s.

1.  You must maintain a GPA above _____ in the Upward Bound Program.

2.  Students are most successful in their academics if they work no more than ______hours per week while in high school.

3.  Name three program expectations.

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4.  What is the PAARC Exam?

5.  Name the 5 occurrences of disciplinary action, if you fail to meet program expectations.

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6.  What are the four names of corrective action that will be taken if a student falls below academic “Good Standing?”

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7.  Students may earn up to ______per school quarter for their stipend.

Short Answer: In your own words answer the question.

1.  Describe the tutoring policy.

2.  What are the steps you should take to arrange a college visit of your choice?

3.  What is Senioritis?

4.  Describe the steps from the handbook, which you must take in the program when you are involved in athletics and extracurricular activities.

5.  Describe the transportation policy from the handbook.