Academic Support

As an Upward Bound Scholar, your success is our priority. We know that academic challenges can arise, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

In addition to our dynamic weekly Excellence Academy sessions, we offer both in-person and virtual tutoring to help you stay on track and thrive. You’ll find more information on these support services listed below, including how to sign up and access the help you need—because your goals matter, and we’re here to help you reach them.

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In-Person Academic Support

We know that sometimes the best way to master a challenging subject is with face-to-face support. That’s why Upward Bound offers personalized in-person tutoring with our dedicated instructor, Karen Alvarez-Hunt—here to help you build confidence and succeed in your studies.

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Schedule a Tutoring Appointment

When scheduling a tutoring appointment, please click "Tutoring Appointment" and select Karen Alvarez-Hunt.

Click Here to Schedule a Tutoring Appointment

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Nelson Mandela  

   Activist & Former President of South Africa

Excellence Academy

Upward Bound’s goal is to help UB scholars maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. The Excellence Academy is Upward Bound's after school homework lab that involves two 2-hour session every Monday (SACHS) and Thursday (KHS) from 3-4:30pm at each target school.

Upward Bound staff works alongside our students' teachers to ensure that the Excellence Academy supports class work. Transportation is provided by the target schools' activity bus. We do require students to complete a brief RSVP and permission slip in advance.

SACHS Excellence Academy RSVP

KHS Excellence Academy RSVP

Virtual Academic Support

We understand that our students lead busy lives—and sometimes, in-person tutoring just isn't an option. That’s why Upward Bound offers flexible virtual academic support, available 24/7. Whether it’s late at night or over the weekend, help is just a click away in a wide range of subjects, whenever you need it most.

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Pear Deck

Pear Deck is available 24/7 for live one-on-one tutoring sessions, writing feedback, and research support.

Pear Deck Student Login

Study Island

Study Island

Study Island provides practice, assessments, and data to help students improve their understanding of core subjects and prepare for standardized tests.

Study Island Student Login

Exact Path

Exact Path

Exact Path delivers adaptive and personalized instruction in math, reading, and language arts based on valid and reliable assessment data.

Exact Path Student Login