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Professional Development in a Pandemic

Posted by Hector Ponce on April 21, 2021

Arizona GEAR UP facilitated the College, Career, and Academic Planning course for Arizona educators this spring. Program Manager of Senior Year Services Daniel Pulu led the group of College Access Professionals (CAP) in a four-session course that focused on engaging students in early career awareness and development; supporting students in career and postsecondary planning; using data to address equity and to guide academic and career planning; and the importance of postsecondary choices and finding the right postsecondary fit.

“One of… Read more

Familias de Alumnos de Último Grado: Lista de verificación para el verano

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La primavera marca una época muy ocupada para los estudiantes del último año de high school, así como para sus padres. Su hijo puede saber hacia dónde se dirige para alcanzar sus metas, pero Arizona GEAR UP quiere ayudarlos con detalles importantes antes de que comience su nueva aventura. Los entrenadores de GEAR UP están disponibles durante el verano para ayudar a los estudiantes, y también a sus padres. ¿No sabe con quién hablar? Consulte… Read more

Senior Families: Summer Checklist  

Posted by Hector Ponce on

Spring marks a busy time for high school seniors and their parents/guardians. Your child may know where they’re headed to reach their goals, but Arizona GEAR UP wants to help with important details before the new adventure begins. GEAR UP Coaches are available during the summer to help students and parents/guardians, too. Don’t know who to talk to? Check out the list of our GEAR UP Coaches working with each of our schools.

Summer Checklist

  1. Check admissions… Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Jakelline Rodriguez

Posted by Hector Ponce on March 23, 2021

Moving to a new school can be a challenge, even more, when it’s in a new country. Jakelline Rodriguez moved to San Luis, Arizona, from Mexicali, Mexico, when she was a high school freshman.

English is a second language for Jakelline, and when she moved to the U.S, she wanted to focus on learning English and keep up with her classes. As a result, she didn’t get very involved with GEAR UP at San Luis High School until her senior… Read more

Top 5 ways to prepare for that big exam

Posted by Hector Ponce on

Exams can cause a lot of stress, but we’re here to help make it a little easier with our top 5 tips to prepare.

Keep up in class.

First on the list—show up and pay attention. Class time also provides a chance to ask questions if you need help. Take notes, too. This helps you retain new material. Need help with note-taking techniques? Check out these strategies.

Study the material.

Next, complete all assigned reading, which is key to… Read more

Arizona GEAR UP Will Host Virtual Camp for 9th Graders

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Arizona GEAR UP will host a FREE Virtual Leadership Academy & Technology Camp June 7 – 11. We even provide gift certificates for lunch during this week-long event. The only requirement is students must attend one of our Achieve60 Schools or one of our 5E Partner Schools. Space is limited, but we need your help in spreading the word.

In previous years, Arizona GEAR UP invited rising 10th graders to Northern… Read more

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