Academic Excellence

One requirement of our students is to maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. This GPA will increase their chances of earning scholarships and acceptance into the 4-year college or university of their choice.

To aid our students to reach this mandate, the Upward Bound After-School Tutoring Program provides free, on-site, bi-weekly tutoring to any participant who has a grade of B or lower in core subjects. Highly qualified tutors at our target Newport News high schools work with our program and are paid a stipend to work with our students so that they can realize their fullest potential and excel in the classroom!