BROWARD COLLEGE STUDENT AND PARENT HANDBOOK 2019-2020 Table of Contents Letter from the Director ...................................................................................................................3 What is the Upward Bound Program ...............................................................................................4 Mission ................................................................................................................................4 TRIO Core Values… ..........................................................................................................4 Goals ...................................................................................................................................4 Objectives ....................................................................................................................... 4-5 Academic Services .............................................................................................................5 Academic Year Schedule .................................................................................................................6 Academic Support ............................................................................................................................7 One on One Meetings ........................................................................................................7 Face to Face Tutoring Sessions..........................................................................................7 Online Tutoring Sessions ...................................................................................................7 Workshops .........................................................................................................................7 Academic Year Program Policies ....................................................................................................8 Expectations ......................................................................................................................8 Attendance ........................................................................................................................8 Textbooks and Materials ...................................................................................................8 Academic Progress...........................................................................................................................9 Academic Monitoring and Probation ...............................................................................10 Participation and Performance Stipend System .............................................................................11 Stipend Acknowledgement Form ....................................................................................12 Summer Clerk/Work-Study Stipend System ...................................................................13 Seniors and Graduates....................................................................................................................14 Criteria for Senior Counseling .........................................................................................14 Criteria After High School Graduation ............................................................................14 Field Trips ................................................................................................................................ 14-15 Program Evaluation .......................................................................................................................15 Summer Programming ...................................................................................................................15 Electronic and Communication Policies ........................................................................................16 Cell Phone and Texting Policy .........................................................................................16 Conduct ..........................................................................................................................................17 Respect and Inclusion ........................................................................................................17 Dress Code ........................................................................................................................17 Plagiarism .........................................................................................................................17 Disciplinary Actions ......................................................................................................................17 Probation ............................................................................................................................17 Suspension .........................................................................................................................17 Dismissal ............................................................................................................................18 Disciplinary Chart ..............................................................................................................18 Appeal Procedure ................................................................................................................18 Emergency Procedures...................................................................................................................19 Cancellations ........................................................................................................................19 Fire .......................................................................................................................................19 Tornado and Severe Weather ...............................................................................................19 Academic Resources ................................................................................................................ 20-21 Page | 2 Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................................... 22-23 Parent Participation ........................................................................................................................24 Staff Contact Information ..............................................................................................................24 Parent Advisory Committee ...........................................................................................................25 Parent Advisory Committee Application ................................................................................. 26-27 Student Contract....................................................................................................................... 28-29 Parent/Guardian Contract......................................................................................................... 30-31 Agreement for Off-Campus Activity .............................................................................................32 Page | 3 Letter from the Director Dear Upward Bound Scholars and Parents: It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to participate in the Broward College Upward Bound Program. For the past 50 years, Upward Bound has been helping young men and women achieve their goals of completing a college education and obtaining rewarding and successful careers. Throughout Upward Bound’s history, the emphasis has been on academic excellence, social awareness, and community responsibility. With your help and involvement, we will continue this rich tradition of success this year and for many more to come. The Broward College Upward Bound (BCUB) team has prepared this Student/Parent Handbook to provide the information needed to benefit from the resources and opportunities available through the program. I encourage you to read the handbook together to ensure that you understand the policies, rules, important dates, and the expectations we have for our scholars. Participating in Upward Bound is a privilege. You have been selected because we believe you are dedicated and committed to achieving your full potential. The Upward Bound staff is committed to making a difference in the lives of our scholars, to help them reach their potential, and achieve their dreams. We are depending on everyone; our students, their parents, teachers, and staff to continue the legacy of academic greatness Upward Bound has achieved for the past 50 years. Sincerely, Joevania Alexandre Program Director Upward Bound Program Broward College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The Broward College Upward Bound programs are 100% funded by the US Department of Education. The grant awards for 2019-2020 are approximately $287,537 for each grant. Services are free. Page | 4 What is the Upward Bound Program? The Broward College Upward Bound Program (BCUB) provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their pursuit of post- secondary education. BCUB serves primarily high school students Deerfield Beach, McArthur, and South Broward high schools with a focus on students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree (first-generation college students). Upward Bound is a Federal TRIO