The Curriculum, Services and Activities that are Planned for Participants in both the
Academic Year and Summer Components.
The Academic Year Component
During the Academic Year Component (September-May), project activities will occur during the
weekday afternoons at the target schools (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4 pm – 6 pm)
and at the UTSA campus on the second and fourth Saturdays (from 9 am – 2 pm). The
curriculum for the Academic Component will be directly based on the skills and learning
objectives outlined in the TAKS and THEA standardized state assessments by grade level.
The Academic Component services and activities listed below will focus mainly on providing
weekly instruction/tutorial services in math and science; standardized test registration and
preparation; college, career and financial aid exploration activities; and college/career field trips.
TABLE C-8: ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMMING (SEPTEMBER – MAY)
Grade
Levels
ACTIVITIES &
SERVICES
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Academic Instruction
Reading, Language Arts,
and Math
9th
12th
Objective 1:
Academic Improvement:
Standardized Test
Saturdays from 9 am – 2
pm at the University
Responsible Project Staff:
Instructors
Director
9th – 12th
Academic Tutorials
English, Math, Science
CURRICULUM
Reading, language arts, and math courses directly
based on the test objectives of the following
standardized tests administered by grade level:
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TAKS state assessment: 9th -12th Grade
PSAT: 10th Grade
SAT and ACT: 11th Grade
THEA: 12th Grade
TAKS: Texas Assessment of Knowledge& Skills
PSAT: Preliminary Standardized Achievement
Test
SAT: Standardized Achievement Test
ACT: American College Test
THEA: Texas Higher Education Assessment
 School Class Syllabi and Textbooks
 Homework Assignments
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Objective 1:
Academic Improvement:
Standardized Test
After school on T - TH at
target schools from
4pm – 6pm
Responsible Project Staff:
Mentor/Tutors
Director
9th
–
12th
Academic Advising
Report Card Checks
Dropout Prevention
Leadership & Citizenship
Skills
Career Exploration
Cultural Awareness
Parental Involvement
Referrals to non-TRIO
programs for Specialized
Supportive Services
Objective 2:
Project Retention
T - TH at target schools
from 4pm – 6pm and
Saturdays from 9am – 2
pm at the University
Responsible Project Staff:
Director
Advisors
 Cambridge Academic Study Guides®:
Supplemental lesson plans and instructional
materials for math, English, and science.
 My Skills Tutor®: Flexible and targeted
tutorial services online in math, science and
English available to participant at any time via
the Internet.
 Intelligent Tutor™ series: Software titles for
Grades 9-12 and college level math.
 Project-developed Individual Service Plans
and Academic Progress Plans
 College Board® and ACT® Counselor
Checklists for grades 9th – 12th
 State College Preparatory Graduation Plans
 Goals for Growth® – A Goal Setting
Curriculum
 Straight Talk About School® – Dropout
Prevention Guide
 True Life Interactive®: an online life skills
and motivational training program that
prepares teens for real life
 SMART Moves Guide® – Alcohol, Tobacco
& Drug Prevention Program
 Street SMART® – Gang Awareness,
Prevention, and Conflict Resolution
 Keystone Club® - Youth Leadership Manual
 Career/Interest Inventories
 The Career Game® Workbooks
 Career Focus® Interest Inventory
 ECOS – Princeton Review®: Online Career
Search
 Career Voyages: Online Career Search
 Job Ready!® - Pre-Employment Work
Maturity Skills
 Career and Cultural Field Trips
 Parent Institute® - Publications, DVDs, and
Guides for distribution at parent meetings and
workshops.
 Family Education Network – Resources &
Materials
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9th – 12th
College Entrance Exam
Information Exam
Information & Preparation
PSAT, THEA, SAT & ACT
Objective 3:
Postsecondary Education
Enrollment
T-TH at target schools
from 4pm – 6pm and
Saturdays from 9am –
2pm at the University
Responsible Project Staff:
Instructors
Advisors
Director
9th – 11th
College & Financial Aid
Information
 PSAT, SAT, ACT, and THEA
preparation worksheets and booklets
test
 PSAT, ACT, SAT, and THEA registration
materials and study guides
 PSAT, ACT, SAT, and THEA Fee Waivers
 Princeton Review® -Test Preparation (SAT)
Services
 ACT Online Prep™ - Online Test Prep
Program
 The Official SAT Online Course™ - Online
Test Prep Program
 Adventures in Education® Website Materials
 Mapping Your Future® Website Materials
 Pathways to College® Website Materials
Objective 3:
Postsecondary Education
Enrollment
T-TH at target schools
from 4pm – 6pm and
Saturdays from 9am – 2pm
at the University
Responsible Project Staff:
Advisors
Director
 College for Texans® Website Materials
 Campus Tours.Com® Website Materials
 College Opportunities Online Locator Website
 College Preview Day (Field Trip) Calendar
 College Field Trips
 The Princeton Review®: College Admissions
Handbook Series for Grades 9th – 11th:
9th Grade: Understanding High School
10th Grade: The College Path
11th Grade: The College Admissions Process
 NASFAA- Financial Aid Night in a Box
 High School Counselor Toolkit – Department
of Education Website
12th
Individual Assistance With
College & Financial Aid
Applications
Concurrent High School &
College Enrollment
 Project-developed Senior Questionnaire and
Checklists
 College Board and ACT Counselor 12th Grade
Checklists
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Objective 3:
Postsecondary Education
Enrollment
 Education Now ® College Portfolios
 College Admission Applications
 College Admission Fee Waivers
T-TH at target schools
from 4pm – 6pm and
Saturdays from 9am – 2pm
at the University
 Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
Responsible Project Staff:
Advisors
Director
 The Princeton Review®: College Admissions
Handbook: 12th Grade: Decision Time
 Fastweb.com Scholarship Database Website
 Referral to UTSA’s Dual Enrollment/Dual
Credit Program so that eligible seniors may
take six hours of college credit courses during
their senior spring semester.
Summer Component Activities & Services
The curriculum, services, and activities provided during the Summer Component (June and July)
of the UTSA-UB project have been designed to provide participants with intense instruction and
enrichment activities in math and science on at least five (5) days per week during the NONRESIDENTIAL six-week college preparatory session held on the campus of University of
Texas at San Antonio in June and July. Participants will receive intensive academic
instruction in courses such as mathematics through calculus; laboratory science through
advanced physics; foreign language, composition, literature and computer applications.
Participants will arrive at 8:00 am and spend at least four (4) hours a day in academic courses
(math, science, composition/literature, and foreign language) and then spend three (3) hours a
day in afternoon elective courses before leaving at 4:00 pm
Summer Curriculum
The curriculum for the summer college preparatory courses each year will be directly
based on the skills and learning objectives outlined in College Board’s PSAT/SAT
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Program. UB Project Instructors will develop their assigned courses based on the objectives
outlined in the course descriptions that represent the basis for the SAT/PSAT Program.
Subsequently, the goal will be for all 12th grade participants to take one or more of the College
Board’s Advanced Placement Exams during their senior year in order to earn some college credit
before even enrolling in college. Besides providing project participants with the opportunity to
get a head start on college-level work, preparing for AP exams will improve their writing skills;
sharpen their problem-solving techniques; and develop the study habits necessary for tackling
rigorous course work leading to academic success in college.
TABLE C-9: SUMMER COMPONENT INSTRUCTION
Objective 4– Postsecondary Persistence
Grade
Levels
Incoming
9th – 12th
COURSES
CURRICULUM
Math through PreCalculus
Course content based on the College Board’s
PSAT/SAT program curriculum for the
following types of math subjects by grade level:
Responsible Staff:
Project Instructors
Incoming
9th – 12th
English
Responsible Staff:
Project Instructors
Incoming
9th – 12th
Science
Including Hands-on
Experience in
Laboratories, in
Computer Facilities, and
 Problem Solving* - Incoming 9th Graders
 Algebra I* - Incoming 9th Graders
 Geometry* - Incoming 10th Graders
 Algebra II *- Incoming 11th Graders
 Pre-Calculus – Incoming 12th Graders
 Statistics – Incoming 12th Graders
*Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Courses
Course content based on the College Board’s
PSAT/SAT program curriculum for the
following types of English subjects by grade
level:
 English Language & Composition (9th & 10th)
 English Literature & Composition (11th &
12th)
Course content based on the TAKS/THEA
program curriculum for the following types of
science subjects by grade level:
 Integrated Physics/Chemistry*– Incoming 9th
Graders
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at Field Sites
Responsible Staff:
Project Instructors
Incoming
9th – 12th
Foreign Language
Responsible Staff:
Project Instructors
Incoming
College
Freshmen
(Graduated
Seniors)
Bridge College
Credit Courses
Maximum of 6 Hours
Total (2 Course
Maximum)
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Biology – Incoming 10th Graders
Chemistry – Incoming 11th Graders
Computer Science – Incoming 11th Graders
Physics – Incoming 12th Graders
*Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Courses
Course content based on the College Board’s
Advanced Placement curriculum for the
following types of Latin by grade level:
 Latin I - Incoming 9th & 10th Graders
 Latin II - Incoming 11th &12th Graders
This course provides additional preparation for
the verbal section of the SAT and also ties in
with the terminology utilized in chemistry and
science.
 Freshman College Math Course
 Freshman College English Course
 Freshman College Science Course
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