Gear Up!
The Squalicum High School GEAR UP Scholars Project is part of the second Washington State GEAR UP program. It is administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB). GEAR UP -- which stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs -- is a federally funded college access program.
The Squalicum High School GEAR UP Scholars Project strives to:
- Embed academic support for struggling students within the regular school day and structure by offering support classes in math literacy and study skills
- Provide tutoring and mentoring services for GEAR UP students before and after school
- Increase college awareness for GEAR UP students and families
- Provide career exploration and counseling to GEAR UP students
- Offer financial aid and college admissions information and assistance to parents
- Provide adult leadership and professional concern for GEAR UP students
- Ensure that all GEAR UP students meet the requirements of the program and are eligible for GEAR UP financial assistance upon graduation from Squalicum High School.
Squalicum High School GEAR UP Scholars Project Staff
Coordinator: Mrs. Lisa Reynolds 676.6470 x 5057
Teacher: Ms. Siv Spain 676.6470 x 5171
Instructional Assistants: Mr. Chris Glass 676.6470 x 5171
Mrs. Elizabeth Lathrop 676.6470 x 5171
Enrollment, registration and transcript questions should be referred to: Squalicum High School registrar: Robin Montague 676.6470 x 5059
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