Being a part of Upward Bound means that I am college bound! It means being part of a second family, trying new things and sometimes stepping out of my comfort zone.
— Nishita John (2012)
Upward bound means friends who care about you, it means people who love you, it means cooperation and toleration. It means learning, it means excellence, it provides you with something a lot of people don't have – the opportunity for a bright future and successful life.
— Chelsea Boddie (2011)
Highland Community College Upward Bound is a federally funded pre-college program designed to help students succeed through high school and continue on to college.
If a student is serious about academics, is committed to going to college, and neither parent/guardian in the household has a four-year degree, Upward Bound at Highland College in Freeport may be just the right program. The student will learn about the college entrance process, how to write scholarships how to prepare for the ACT test, and learn team building and leadership skills through diverse friendships with peers from five different schools. In addition, Upward Bound offers tutoring, plus a rigorous summer program, coupled with an exciting weeklong college/cultural trip. There is no cost to candidates selected to participate, and transportation is provided for most activities.
Highland Community College Upward Bound
2998 W. Pearl City Rd.
Freeport, IL 61032
Director:
Janet (JP) Grebener
Office - 815/599-3416
Mobile - 815/275-4165
email - janet.grebener@highland.edu
Student Programming Coordinator:
Janet Deetz
Office - 815/599-3495
Mobile - 815/275-3516
email - janet.deetz@highland.edu
Administrative Assistant:
Sherry Maves
Office - 815/599-3411
email - sherry.maves@highland.edu