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PRECOLLEGE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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GEAR UP

(Bergen Community College)

Program began: 1999 - Students enrolled: 341 - Sponsored by: Bergen Community College and U.S. Department of

Education
Contact Information:

Ms. Jill Cannady, Program Director

Dwight Morrow High School

Englewood, NJ 07631

Phone: (201) 227-2332
Location of Program Services:

College campus

Elementary, Middle or Secondary School

Field trips to other colleges.
Sources of students served by the program:

Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 7th

School(s) Served: Dwight Morrow High School

County or City Served: Bergen County

Region served: Northern NJ
Program Services (Academic):

Remedial

Computer

Study

Reading/Writing

Math/Science

Critical Thinking

Grade - Attendance

Specialized services for disabilities.
Program Services (Other):

Social Skills

Fairs

Awareness

Career Counseling

Mentoring

Personal Counseling

Cultural Activities
Program Operation:

Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Both

During School Hours After School Hours On Weekends
Special populations targeted by the program:

Low income

Academic Performance - Low - Mid - High

Middle School Students

Minorities

At Risk

First Generation

Entire 7th grade (1999) plus new 7th grade (2001)

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