GEAR UP Success Stories
Comments from GEAR UP sponsored Project Ample, Summer 2008
- I’ve never made the connection between school and the real world but now I see how all of the things we’ve learned affect our present and our future.
- I loved the uniqueness of the classes, the diversity of teaching methods, the spirit of the people and the great amount of fun.
- If I had to recommend a learning experience, but also a camp someone would enjoy, I would highly recommend Project AMPLE.
- Project AMPLE has let me experience new ways of life and what I may want to learn in college.
- In the science session, we used instruments that I only thought I would see on television.
By a Steve Howard, South Harrison Middle
"Just wanted to thank you and the staff at MAAC for a great expo. The kids really enjoyed it and caught a glimpse of some great careers in math, science, and engineering. Keep up the good work!!"
By a Grafton High School Co-Site Coordinator
Grafton High School had 3 students getting 1/2 credit towards high school graduation from Plato purchased by GEAR UP. One was in Geometry, the second was in English 9 and the last one was in 20th century. Two students are in 11th grade and the third student was able to graduate this year because of Plato. Thank you,
By: A Coordinator at Elkins High School
Fairmont State College Day was a success. Our students truly enjoyed the college tour and lunch. Many commented on the friendliness of the Fairmont State University Staff and students. Thank you very much for your hospitality.
By: A Middle School Student
I just want to say WOW!!!!! Gear Up is so awsome! I have learned so much,and have gotten to do so much through your program. Me and my family go to just about everything you have to offer. And without you it wouldn't be possible for us to do that.
I just love all you have offered me, I won a computer , that I wouldn't have been able to get without you, I also won the poster contest which was then put on a t-shirt for my whole class. I've got to go to North Carolina to Camp Don Lee, and learned so much from that trip!!!!! And I also got to meet so many new friends. I get to go to Valley Worlds of Fun every year with my family. We have so much fun. We have gotten to go to so many things through your program that we just would not have been able to go to.
I am just so THANKFUL for everything you have done and hope you can just keep on doing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are the link to so many kids and families being able to get the chance to get the education that they deserve!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And for families to get to do things together as a FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please just keep up the good workfuture, you sure have made a difference in so many kids' lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU THAT HAS MADE ALL OF THIS POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!
Thank You From My Heart,
A Student at Philippi Middle
11/20/07
By: A Middle School Teacher
To Whom It May Concern:
"CELEBRATING SPACE ... 50 YEARS & STILL HAVING A BLAST " was awesome, tremendous, outstanding, just a great day! Many of the teachers commented on how wonderful it was that the students were exposed to the aviation field in this way. What a wonderful opportunity for students!.
Sincerely,
Sheila Toth
Barrackville Middle School
