"What is GEAR UP?" you may ask. GEAR UP is a state funded grant that was issed to Graham County Schools in 2005. GEAR UP is a six-year grant that encourages you to graduate High School and purse a postsecondary education. GEAR UP Stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. The GEAR UP state grant is currently being served in 20 counties across North Carolina and the GEAR UP Partnership grant is being served in 11 counties.
"How can GEAR UP help me?" GEAR UP is designed to offer programs and activities to students and their families including College Visits, Summer Program opprotunities, Career Awareness, Academic Counseling, College Advising, Financial Aid Workshops as well as Professional Development for teachers.
"How can I become a GEAR UP Student?" If you are currently enrolled as a 7th, 8th, 9th or 10th grade student at Robbinsville Middle School or Robbinsville High School, you are already in the GEAR UP Program! The rest is up to you as far as dedicating yourself to the program and the activities it offers.
Have more questions or would like to know more? Stop by room 515 in the Middle School.