September-November 2014

Part 1: September-November 2014Whenever you see a speaker icon, click on it to hear a little more information

College Kick-Off Area Leadership ProgramsCollege Application Month Text Messaging Campaign

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1College Kick-off

Out of 4,603 LA GEAR UP students, 3,834 attended Kick-off events. Click here to read an article about College Kick-off in the Shreveport Times.

2Louisiana GEAR UP 2Area Leadership Programs (ALPs) LOSFA Loop, pg. 8-9, Nov. 2014

335 students and Explorers Club sponsors met in September for training to facilitate Explorers Clubs and State Officer elections. Grambling, LSUA, and SUBR partnered with LA GEAR UP to host and facilitate ALP events.

3Louisiana GEAR UP 3College Application Month

LOSFA Loop, pg. 4-7, Nov. 2014Every LA GEAR UP school held a College Application Month event either individually or during other school events such as homecoming. 4Louisiana GEAR UP 4LOSFA Launches Texting Campaign

LA GEAR UP began text messaging on 10-30-14 with a welcome message. Later messages reminded students to register for the ACT. To date, LA GEAR UP has sent text messages to 2,841 students; 35 opted out, and 15 asked for help. LOSFA Loop, pg. 3, Nov. 20145Louisiana GEAR UP 5

6Louisiana GEAR UP LA GEAR UP 1st Semester Review: Looking Forward

Part 2: December 2014 May 15, 20156FERPA Forms The Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides certain rights to parents of students under 18 years old concerning the privacy of, and access to, the childs personally identifiable information, including Educational Records. Except as otherwise permitted by law, no educational agency may disclose any personally identifiable information contained in your childs files without your signed and written consent unless a specific exception is provided in FERPA.

Louisiana GEAR UP 77Rewards for Success ScholarshipsRFS applications are due on January 31, 2015. As of now, data sheets will not be necessary.

8Louisiana GEAR UP 8Explorers Club Leadership Summit Does the date work? (March 12-14)Do you prefer a one-night event or a weekend event? Leave room in your budget for transportation & substitutesWhat topics would you like to see addressed? How to responsibly use a credit cardHow to live on a fixed budget How to put together a resumeHow to make the most of office hours Understanding a syllabus Avoiding the Freshman 15 Other

Please only bring students who have been accepted to college, as the event will focus on the college-bound.

9Louisiana GEAR UP 9FLY Tour

March 16-20 March 23-27

Be sure to save money in your budget to transport students to regional FLY events. The FLY Tour is a dynamic theatrical presentation using poetry, music, and drama to address topics relevant to college-bound high school seniors.

10Louisiana GEAR UP 10College Acceptance Day As a follow-up to College Application Month events, LA GEAR UP would like to recognize students who have been accepted to college. What we need from you: Award ceremony dates Student names and colleges to which students have been accepted Inclusion in Award ceremonies 11Louisiana GEAR UP 11Budget UpdatesIn advance of the webinar, each district will be provided an updated budget reflecting 1st Quarter expenses There are no carry-over funds in a NCE year, so its imperative that schools spend down or reduce their budgets in conversation with LA GEAR UP Remember to save $ for transportation to and from FLY Tour events, the Explorers Club Summit, substitute teachers, and college application fees to colleges that do not accept fee waivers

12Louisiana GEAR UP NewsSummer Camps: lagearup.com > Summer Camps The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides $1,500 to $40,000 scholarships to children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen who served with Marines. Awards are based on postsecondary enrollment and financial need. Preference is given to students whose parents have been killed or wounded in action. Applications will be accepted from 1-1-15 to 3-1-15 for the 2015-16 academic year. Visit mcsf.org to qualify.

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