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
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
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 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
Through high-quality professional development, the Arizona K12 Center helps educators improve teaching skills and enhance leadership abilities. During the pandemic, it more important than ever to stay connected and receive support from other educators.
You still have time to registers for the April 27 session of GEAR UP Math Institute. This session is the last of a series, but it will give you a taste of more to come this summer. During this learning opportunity, you… Read more
Arizona GEAR UP just launched an innovative college and career readiness guide targeted at parents. Yes, that’s right, we want to make sure parents also have the tools they need to help their children soar into the future. The Discover Parent Guide complements the Discover Guide, which is a college readiness and exploration manual for middle school students.
The Discover Parent Guide builds awareness for parents regarding postsecondary options and attainment.… Read more