GEAR UP SWV

Resources For Students & Parents/Guardians

GEAR UP SWV is committed to helping the class of 2028 and 2029 in Mercer, Monroe, Summers, Raleigh and Wyoming County public schools graduate from high school and succeed in 2 or 4 year college. This means supporting students, teachers and of course parents/guardians and even other family members who are part of the college going journey for these students. This page is meant to provide a central location for students and the family to find information about the resources provided by GEAR UP SWV. This includes GEAR UP SWV Family Engagement Coordinator, Catrice Robinson. Call 304-384-6231 and find out ways you and your student can get involved! You can also find how to take advantage of GEAR UP SWV programs on this page.

GEAR UP SWV Program Goals

GEAR UP SWV is working to encourage students to graduate from high school and continue into college. Research suggests that integrating college access programs early in a student’s education and maintaining them throughout high school boosts student achievement and overall graduation rates.

Our objectives are:

Increase the academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education of GEAR UP students
Increase the rate of high school graduation and participation in postsecondary education of GEAR UP students
Increase GEAR UP students’ and their families’ knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation, and financing.
Increase the number of students who build and exhibit social, emotional, and academic resilience.

National GEAR UP FAQs

What is GEAR UP?

GEAR UP is a federal grant designed to increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in public and private colleges and universities and community colleges immediately after high school.

What does GEAR UP aim to accomplish?

GEAR UP is working to encourage students to graduate from high school and continue into college. Research suggests that integrating college access programs early in a student’s education and maintaining them throughout high school boosts student achievement and overall graduation rates.

The GEAR UP SWV objectives are:

Increase the academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education of GEAR UP students
Increase the rate of high school graduation and participation in postsecondary education of GEAR UP student
Increase GEAR UP students’ and their families’ knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation, and financing.
Increase the number of students who build and exhibit social, emotional, and academic resilience.

For more information on GEAR UP, please refer to the US Department of Education website.

What types of services does GEAR UP SWV offer?

Services are provided in three main areas: student programming, parent education, and professional development for educators. Every attempt is made to tailor the programs offered to the specific needs of local schools as they relate to the objectives listed above.

Where is GEAR UP SWV available?

Our partnership grant includes Concord University, New River CTC, community organizations, business partners, and schools in Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming Counties.

Tutor.com for GEAR UP SWV

Tutor.com – What does Tutor.com provide for parents/guardians and students?

GEAR UP SWV students, families, teachers, access 24/7 online tutoring at from Tutor.com at this link: Tutor.com/GEARUPSWV
Enter Student ID (long lunch number)
Enter password: GEARUPSWV

Here are a few videos to help get you started!

Student Success Agency – What is Student Success Agency? (Available to GEAR UP SWV Class of 2028!)

Parent/Guardian Campus Visits

**GEAR UP SWV Parents/Guardians**

The GEAR UP SWV program is for students in the class of 2028 and 2029 attending public school in Raleigh, Mercer, Monroe, Summers, and Wyoming Counties.

To connect with the GEAR UP SWV Family Engagement Coordinator, click here or email gearup@concord.edu with any questions of how to get your GEAR UP SWV student involved.