Great News

Great News! "Gear Up"
is at PCHS

Gear Up is a project to help students of modest means and the greatest need Gain Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. Eligible students in grades 9 thru 12 will be included in this program.

A project in your middle and high school to help your child:

● Succeed in school
● Graduate prepared to go to College
● Apply and receive Financial Aid for College
● Scholarships for all successful students

Services Provided:

* Academic Advising	* Parent Workshops
* Financial Aid Information	* Mentoring
* Scholarship Information	* Tutoring
* College Prep Activities	* Study Skills
* College Campus Visits	* Test Taking Skills
* College Search Assistance	* Income Based Eligibility
* College Application Assistance	* Goal Setting

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR-UP) currently serves students in MSAD #4 in grades 9– 12.

The mission of GEAR-UP is to encourage students to challenge themselves academically and to eventually pursue post-secondary education. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible for a GEAR-UP college scholarship.

MSAD #4 has hosted GEAR-UP since 1999. The grant has just been renewed for another six-year cycle.

To find out if your family qualifies, or for more information please contact:

Faye Booker (PCHS) at 876-4625

Click here to see the State Gear Up Site.

Announcing the launch of an email based mentoring program for GEAR-UP!

For links to all Maine post-secondary schools and scholarships search sites,
go to: Portaportal.com, sign in as a guest - guest name: aprilharvey

Gear Up is now listed on the Maine Mentoring web site at www.mainementoring.org Check out the site if you have a chance. We are listed under "community based programs" in every county.