SD GEARUP to begin 2014 honors program RAPID CITY, S.D. (May 30, 2014) – The South Dakota GEARUP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) honors program is returning to the School of Mines campus for the 22nd year. The six-week residential program will be held May 31 through July 14 and provides a rigorous curriculum in a college setting to increase Native American and low-income student graduation rates from high school and acceptance into post-secondary educational institutions. Nearly 295 high school students will participate in the SD GEARUP program. About 60 percent of the students are female, while 85 percent are Native Americans. Students represent all nine tribes in South Dakota: Cheyenne River, Crow Creek, Flandreau-Santee, Lower Brule, Oglala, Rosebud, Sisseton-Wahpeton, Standing Rock and Yankton. Students are selected based on academic achievement and teacher recommendations. Of those students who graduate from the program, virtually 100 percent will also graduate from high school, 85 percent will attend college and 7 percent will enter the military. Of those who go on to college, most will be first-generation college students. The GEARUP curriculum at the School of Mines will include math (algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus and college algebra), science (physical science, biology, chemistry and physics), English, computers and life skills (goal setting, leadership, study skills, personal finance and college preparation). Students will also participate in field trips, recreation and sports, college visits and cultural activities. A middle school component will involve students and their parents touring campus and learning about the programs available at Mines. Much of the funding for the program comes from a federal GEARUP grant through the State of South Dakota Department of Education, operated through the Oceti Sakowin Education Consortium and 24 partner schools across the state. For further information and opportunities for involvement, contact Carter Kerk at (605) 394-1295 or [email protected], or Travis Kowalski at (605) 394-6146 or [email protected].
Posted on: Fri, 30 May 2014 17:16:24 +0000
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