GEARING UP Students
It's a fact: in order to survive in a highly competitive job market, students must seek education or training beyond high school. Therefore, students are encouraged to begin exploring ALL of their options early so that they can make informed decisions about their future. Fairmont State GEAR UP offers a variety of unique and creative programs to help students determine what those options are and which choices are best for them. These programs include:
Tutoring and Mentoring Programs, After-School Enrichment Programs, Educational/Cultural Field Trips, College Campus Visits and Tours, Computer Scholarships, Career Exploration Opportunities, Access to Hands-On Science and Technology, ACT Prep Classes, Leadership Experience, Career Fairs, Awards & Recognition Programs for Positive Reinforcement, Specialized Summer Camps, College Admissions Orientation
Links for Students
- Homework Links
- College & Career Planning Links
- Cool Sites
- Scavenger Hunts
- StudentEdge Registration [Opens in a new window]
Tutoring
- See your school GEAR UP site coordinator to get the tutoring schedule at your school or view your school’s activities on the GEAR UP web site Activities page.
- Free Math Tutoring through America Counts - (opens in a new window)
Search Engines - (all search engine pages open in a new window)
- About.com
- alltheweb.com
- altavista.com
- Ask.com
- Dogpile.com
- Google.com
- Search.com
- StartSpot.com
- Yahoo.com
- For more information on quality search engines, go to: www.searchenginewatch.com
Summer Programs & Event Photos
- 2007 Rocket Boys Photo Album (September, 2007) [opens in a new window]
- 2006 Rocket Boys Photo Album [opens in a new window]
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