UPWARD BOUND ACADEMIES
EMPOWERING SCHOLARS FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
SATURDAY CLASSES
The Pace University TRIO Upward Bound program continues to offer robust and dynamic curriculum designed to complement students’ regular school coursework. In addition to academic enrichment, we provide workshops on personal development, leadership skills and career exploration to help students build a well rounded skill set.
This is a sample of our programming for the 2023-2024 Saturday Academy. Please note, this is just a glimpse of the opportunities provided by Upward Bound. More classes may be added as we bring in students from other grade levels.
Algebra II; Pre-Calculus; Calculus
US History; Government, Global
English: A Study of Civil Rights; Creative Method
Anatomy; (AP) Biology, Living Environment, Chemistry
Junior Seminar
Senior Seminar
Sneaker Design
Crochet
Improv
*Crochet Club, Game and Movie Night, Foreign Language, and many more activities will take place throughout the week!
“Nine-tenths of education is encouragement.”
— Anatole France
SUMMER INSTRUCTION
For the 2024 Summer Academy, the Upward Bound Program at Pace University will be providing 6 weeks of in-person instruction in Math, English, History, Science, and Foreign Language.
COLLEGE PREPERATION
During the 2024 Summer Academy, rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders will be taking part in our college prep curriculum. Classes will take place in person, and the material will be based on grade level.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
This summer, we will provide in-person trips, events, and activities for all our students. Students will be able to participate in college tours, educational and cultural activities, and trips in and around New York City and beyond. Check out our Events page!