The Upward Bound Program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the College of the Marshall Islands. The ultimate goal of the UB program is to assist high school students with preparation for post-secondary education through the development of academic and social skills.
The Upward Bound Program works with five schools. They are: Marshall Islands High School, Majuro Baptist Christian Academy, Assumption School, Majuro Cooperative School, and Seventh-Day Adventist School. Upward Bound accepts students who are in 8th-11th grade.
Once a student is accepted, they are expected to continue with the program until the Bridge Summer Program, which occurs the summer after High School graduation.
Services Provided
- Classes in Mathematics, English composition, English Literature, Foreign Language, Sciences, and Computer Literacy.
- Tutoring
- Information on Financial Aid/Scholarships
- Career Guidance
- Personal Counseling
- Standardized Test Preparation
- Information on college selection/admission
Academic curriculum focuses on Math & English. During the summer, it expands to include Sciences and Foreign Languages. Teachers will all hold at least a Bachelor’s degree with a Master’s degree preferred. The tutors are expected to have completed at least 1 year of college education successfully while an Associate’s degree is preferred.
Office Hours during academic year: (9:30 AM6:00 PM) Monday thru Friday
Phone #: 625-5033
Program Reviews
Staff/Faculty
Zedkaia, John
Director
Email: ubpdirector@cmi.edu
Hesa, Biema
Office Manager
Email: ubp@cmi.edu
Jumao-As, Arvin
Academic Coordinator
Email: ubpac@cmi.edu
Kaious, Pam
Counselor
Email: ubpcounselor@cmi.edu
