UPWARD BOUND/MATH-SCIENCE UPWARD BOUND
POINTS SYSTEM
ACADEMIC YEAR AND SUMMER SESSION
Each student will begin the academic year with 100 points total. In order to be CONSIDERED for
the annual Summer trip, students must attend at least 5 weeks of the Summer Program and
have 80 points and above. The number of students allowed on the Summer trip is contingent
upon the availability of program funds, so only the top students (based on points) may be
selected for the trip. Again, 80 points and above does not guarantee that you will be selected
for the trip. Students who are selected for the trip, but decide not to attend or cancels once
final payment arrangements have been made, will not be eligible for future trips. Students who
begin the UB/MSUB program in the Summer will not be eligible for the Summer trip. Students
who fall below 80 points will not attend the Summer trip and will not participate in the Bridge
program. Students who fall below 60 points MAY BE DISMISSED from the program at the
discretion of the UB/MSUB administrative staff.
Students will not receive any written warnings for program rule violations with the exception of those
given for improperly wearing or failure to wear their official UB/MSUB name tag. Students who lose
points during the last week of the Summer Program and/or during the summer trip will have those points
deducted in the upcoming academic year.
As the year progresses, the students will lose points as follows:
Saturday School absences (after 2 excused absences)
Summer absences (after 4 excused absences and 1 Sunday)
Saturday School/Summer Tardy/Leave Early
Saturday School/Summer Late Pick Up (30 minutes late)
Summer Sunday Workshop Absence or Late Arrival (after group leaves dorm)
Minus 2 Pts
Minus 2 Pts
Minus 1 Pt
Minus 2 Pts
Minus 2 Pts
Exceptions:
A. ACT examination
B. Death in immediate family (Parent excuse or obituary necessary)
C. Illness (Parent excuse necessary)
D. Prior approval of school activity by the Assistant Director or Director
(Only 2 excused absences for activities that are not for high school credit/ grade)
Each Year-End Final high school and Upward Bound grade below a ‘C’
Minus 5 Pts
If you miss an exam (mid-term, final, etc.), you have one week after the scheduled test date to make it up.
Behavior/Misc.
A. Not signing in and out properly from the Program (ex: at Saturday check-in, leaving early on Saturday, at
cafeteria checkpoint, dorm sign in/out, etc.) (Minus 5)
B. Failure to comply with request from UB/MSUB Staff (ex: report cards, even if you have unpaid school fees),
summer signed documentation, immunizations, etc. by the stated deadline. Each student is required to
submit a copy of their report card and other requested documentation. It is not the school counselor’s
responsibility to do so. Also, it is the student’s responsibility to notify UB/ MSUB staff if report cards will be
issued after the stated deadline. No exceptions! ) (Minus 10)
C. Not remaining with assigned group or class. This includes while walking to class, leaving the classroom,
leaving the cafeteria, leaving the dorm, etc.(Minus 5)
D. Being disrespectful to teachers, other staff, guests (Minus 10)
E. Using profanity at any time while at the program. This includes profanity in music, on clothing and verbal
use, etc. (Minus 5)
F. Not bringing materials/books/assignments to class (Minus 5)
G. Sleeping in class (Minus 5)
H. Not participating in group work or class discussion and/or failure to complete assignments. (Minus 5)
I. Playing cards or other games in class (Minus 5)
J. Horseplaying or pranks (Minus 10)
K. Chewing gum, eating or drinking in a classroom (Minus 5)
L. Inappropriate use of Internet including listening to music during class, inappropriate sites, IM (instant
messaging) and email (Minus 5)
M. Cell phone used in the classroom, between classes and cafeteria (Minus 5)
N. Headphones/CD player/MP3 players/iPods used in the classroom or during program activities. Camcorders
are not allowed unless with instructor approval (Minus 5)
O. Having inappropriate items in dormitory room (ex: microwave, hot plates, TVs and
gaming systems) (Minus 10)
P. Damaging or defacing dormitory/University property plus costs for repairs (Minus 10)
Q. Not following dorm rules. Violation of dorm rules (ex: lights on past scheduled time, out of room past
scheduled time, not down in dorm lobby on time in morning to leave with group, in someone else’s room
without permission, defacing dorm/University property, not cleaning dorm room, etc.) (Minus 5)
R. Not cleaning specified areas in cafeteria (Minus 5)
S. Inappropriate dress/grooming (Minus 5)
1. Appearance not neat and well groomed.
2. Inappropriate dress (cut-offs or biking shorts; tank tops, spaghetti straps, low cut shirts showing
cleavage; short/shirts showing midriff; see-through or excessively tight clothing; clothing with
inappropriate artwork such as alcohol and tobacco advertisements, obscenities, or suggestive vulgarities
on them; shirts or dresses with back exposed, halter top dresses, strapless dresses, clothing with cutouts showing excessive skin or underwear; sagging or low rise pants exposing undergarments; shorts,
skirts or dresses above the knee; and any other inappropriate dress). Hoody sweatshirts without zippers
are not allowed. Zipped sweatshirts must be opened enough to show program issued shirt. Hoodies/
sweatshirts are not to be worn in cafeteria or while walking on campus.
3. Head coverings worn out of the dorm (i.e. du-rags, bandanas, and sweat bands, except for caps worn
outside for sun protection)
4. Males wearing earring(s), straws, or studs.
5. Anyone wearing a nose ring, tongue ring, or gauging ring, or displaying other body piercings, wearing
teeth grills, etc.
6. Visible body art/ tattoos
7. Inappropriate dress standard for Gala, mentoring and other activities (such as off- campus trips, science
labs, etc.)
8. Not wearing assigned shirt during program or summer trip or altering assigned shirt
T. Failure to take ACT on scheduled test date without proper/prior notification. You must pay your own
rescheduling fee or you may be dismissed from the program and your stipend will be withheld.
(Minus 5)
Name Tags
Name tags not worn or not in place on the front of the shirt in the chest area in a visible position
First/Second Offense
Warning
Third offense and thereafter
Minus 2 Pts
Make Up Points (added to final total)
Make Up Points must be completed no later than the last day of the Academic Year
A. 1 point for each hour of voluntary tutoring after school (tutor signature and contact info. required) this means
tutoring that is not required by the school.
B. 5 points for an increase in cumulative grade point average over the last year’s cumulative average
C. 5 points for reaching an 19 in Math on ACT (one time only)
D. 5 points for reaching an 18 in English on ACT (one time only)
E. 5 points for reaching a composite score of 21 on ACT (one time only)
F. 5 points for having a 3.0 or above cumulative end of the year G.P.A
G. 1 point for an increase in post test score for each applicable course/class
H. 2 points for students whose parents attend Parent Day
As an UB/MSUB student, I have read and understand the point system policy for the Upward Bound/Math-Science Upward
Bound Programs. It is my responsibility to conduct my behavior accordingly.
As an UB/MSUB parent, I have read and understand the point system policy for the Upward Bound/Math-Science Upward
Bound Programs. I further understand that it is my responsibility, as his/her parent or guardian, to encourage my child’s
active participation and attendance in the Program so that he/she will accomplish his/her goals of a post-secondary
education.
As an UB/MSUB student, I have read and understand the point system policy for the Upward Bound/Math-Science Upward
Bound Programs. It is my responsibility to conduct my behavior accordingly.
*****If this form is not signed and returned annually, you will be dismissed from the program.******
Student Name (Printed)
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Student Signature
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Date
As an UB/MSUB parent, I have read and understand the point system policy for the Upward Bound/MathScience Upward Bound Programs. I further understand that it is my responsibility, as his/her parent or guardian,
to encourage my child’s active participation and attendance in the Program so that he/she will accomplish his/her
goals of a post secondary education.
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Parent Signature
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Date
Revised Sept. 2015