GEAR UP School Activities

Below is a list of activities and events coming up at Fairmont State GEAR UP schools that are scheduled to benefit students and families of the program.  If you're interested in attending one of these programs, please contact your local school to get more information (school contact info may be obtained by clicking the name of the school).

And don't forget to check the GEAR UP Calendar for any program-wide events that may be coming up!

Monongalia County | Preston County | Randolph County | Taylor County | Tucker County | Upshur County

Barbour County

Philip Barbour High School

• Dec 15 - Philip Barbour High School will host a Computer Scholarship Help Night. (Two Session 5:00pm and 7:00pm)

• ACT Prep Class
  • Running from Nov 16 until December 19, 2009 6:00-9:00pm
  • FREE to GEAR UP Students
  • Complete information available in the Main Office

• Philip Barbour High School GO Center
  • The PBHS GO Center is open to students daily.
  • Traci Malcolm-Rexrode, Site Liaison, is available each week in the GO Center at the following times.
    • Tue 9:00-11:00am
    • Wed 11:00am-1:00pm
    • Thu 1:00-3:00pm

• Tutoring Schedule for Philip Barbour High School (Schedules posted on bulletin boards)
  • Mrs. Delong (Room 204) - Daily, 7:00-7:45am
  • Mrs. Jones (Room 218) - Thu, 3:34-4:45pm
  • Mrs. Greco for English (Room 133) - Tue, 3:45-4:45pm or at student request
  • Student Tutors-available on the following days or at student request (Rm 133)
    • Thomas Canny - Wed,  3:00-3:45:  Math/Alg III, French/Chinese, History 9&10, English
    • Maxine Kisner - Mon,  3:00-3:45:  Math, History 9/10, Spanish, Science 9/10
    • Patrick Lantz - Thu,  3:00-3:45:  Math-Trig., Spanish, English, Chemistry
    • Jake Sandridge - Tue, 3:00-3:45: Math- Pre Cal., Spanish, Science-Pre AP Bio, English
    • Derek Watkins - Mon,  3:00-3:45:  Science-Anatomy,Spanish, Math - Alg III, English, History

Braxton County

Braxton County High School

• Tutoring Schedule for Braxton County High School
  • Afterschool until 6:00pm  every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Calhoun County

Calhoun County High School

• Tutoring Schedule for Calhoun County High School
  • Math:
    • Mon - Melissa Jones
    • Tue - Tammy Yoak
    • Wed - Natalie White
    • Thu - Amy Fitzwater
  • Science:
    • Thu - Kim Poling
  • All Subjects:
    • Mon-Thu - Teacher/Jean Miller

Doddridge County

Doddridge County High School

• Tutoring and Credit Recovery Schedule for Doddridge County High School
  • Tutoring by various teachers from 11:05am-12:05pm, daily during lunch
  • Tutoring by Mrs. Yeater and Amanda Yeater from 7:15-8:00am, daily
  • Tutoring by Mr. Burnside from 7:30-8:00am, daily
  • Credit recovery on Mondays from 3:30-5:30pm

Gilmer County

Gilmer County High School

• ACT Prep Classes will begin Monday, October 12 at 4:00 in Mr. Osborne's room (W106). Plan to meet each Monday from 4:00 till 5:30. See Mrs. Roberts if you haven't already signed up.

• Tutoring Schedule for Gilmer County High School
  • Math tutoring is available daily in Mr. Kinder's room (W206) from 7:30-8:25am.
  • Tutoring/homework help is available on Tue and Thu in the GEAR UP lab (W101) from 8:30-11:30am, and from 12:10 to 3:00 PM.  See Mrs.Roberts or Miss Mistyhn to sign up.

Harrison County

Liberty High School

• Nov 19 - Marshall College Tour - Sign up now!

• ACT Prep and Credit Recovery sessions available.  See your Guidance Counselor for information!

• Tutoring Schedule for Liberty High School
  • Daily, Tutoring in the Library (7:00-7:30am)
  • Mon-Thu, Tutoring in the Library (3:00-5:00pm)

Lincoln High School

• Tutoring and Credit Recovery Schedule for Lincoln High School
  • Tutoring is available in Mrs. Payton's room in the morning (Tue, Wed & Thu, 7:00-7:45am)
  • Tutoring is available every day after school in the Computer Lab (Mon-Thu, 3:00-5:00pm)
  • Credit Recovery is available every day after school  in the Computer Lab (Mon-Thu, 3:00-5:00pm)
  • Fairmont State University students will also be helping in various 10th and 11th grade classes during the day as teachers/students request them.

Robert C. Byrd High School

• Nov 19 - Tour of Marshall University
• Dec 4 - Tour of West Virginia University

• Tutoring Schedule for Robert C. Byrd High School
  • Math tutoring available from Alvis, Clayton and Pizzino on Wed in the Library (3:00-4:00pm)

South Harrison High School

• Nov 17 - Making Christmas Cards for shut-ins in the community 6:00pm @ the High School Nov 19 - Field Trip to Marshall University & Glenville State 6:15am-8:30pm (Forms in the hall)
• Nov 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break
• Dec 14 - Mentoring w/Tony Richardson 10:45-11:45am
• Dec 19 - Student & Parent Activity - making fruit baskets for shut-ins in our community 12:00-2:00pm at the High School
• Jan 7 - Financial Aid Seminar with Mrs. Robinson 6:00-8:00pm

• Tutoring and Credit Recovery Schedule for South Harrison High School
  • Tutoring and Credit Recovery Mondays and Wednesdays in the Library (3:00-5:00pm)

Lewis County

Lewis County High School

Marion County

Fairmont Senior High School

• Tutoring Schedule for Fairmont Senior High School
  • Fairmont Senior is offering Tutoring, Mentoring and Computer Lab access Monday - Friday 3:40-4:10pm
    • Monday - Mrs. Byrne room 309
    • Tuesday - Mr. Shaw  room 107
    • Wednesday - Mrs. Richardson room 107
    • Thursday - Mrs. Byrne room 309
    • Friday - Mrs. Richardson room 107
  • Math Tutoring is available in the Freshman Building room 10
    • Wednesday October 21
    • Wednesday October 28
    • Wednesday November 4
    • Monday November 9
    • Wednesday December 2

North Marion High School

• Nov 17 - Parent Meeting, "Watts UP" Steve Latocha will present ways to
• help our environment by Going Green.   Library 5:30 PM
• Nov 16 and 17-  We are proud to welcome Josh Groves, GEAR UP Counsleor, back to play "Get a Life"  ALL DAY/ MCTC room #128
• Dec 10 - Parent Meeting, Shannon Carnes from RESA 7, will be guiding us through Microsoft 2007. Library 6-7:30 PM
• Nov 30 and Dec 1 - Juniors will take GEAR UP surveys and sign on to the new statewide "College Foundation of WV" website.

• Summer ACT Prep Continues...
  • If you attended August and September ACT Prep, please see Mr. Mason, Mrs. Neptune or Mrs. Mullenax to schedule your remaining sessions and for registration for the December 12th ACT test date.

• Tutoring Schedule for North Marion High School (Questions? Call Mrs. Haddix @ 986-2960)
  • English-Language Arts
    • Mrs. Rhonda Dean (Room 107) During 1st and 2nd lunch by appt and after school by appt
  • English-Language Arts & ACT Prep
    • Mrs. Mary Anne Mullenax (Room 221) During 2nd lunch and after school by appt
  • Math, Science & ACT Prep
    • Mrs. Andrea Neptune (Room 209) 2nd lunch amd Tue & Thu 3:00-4:00pm by appt
  • Math & ACT Prep
    • Mr. Larry Mason (Room 213) Mon & Wed 3:00-5:00 pm by appointment. Starting Nov 1st.
  • Multi-Subject (Including: Spanish, Math, English and Social Studies)
    • Mrs. Christina Gouzd (Room 203) Mon—Fri Before and after school by appt
  • Library-Media Services
    • Mrs. Nancy Haddix (Library-Media Ctr) 7:00am—2:45pm daily Before school & During both lunches
      • Computer lab
      • Multi-media production
      • Traditional library resources
      • General homework help

Monongalia County

Clay-Battelle High School

• Tutoring Schedule for Clay-Battelle High School
  • English and Language Arts -- Mrs. Martino -- after school by appointment
  • Math -- Mrs. Jeffrey -- after school by appointment
  • Math and Science -- Mrs. Joyce -- after school by appointment
  • Special Areas -- Mrs. Yerkovich -- after school by appointment

University High School

• Nov 23 - Parent Teacher Conference Sponsored by GEAR UP

• GEAR UP Go Center
  • The Guidance Department is pleased to announce the opening of the GO Center funded by Gear UP. The GO Center will be open every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:30 – 3:30 (students will be able to catch the City bus at 3:30 in front of the school). The purpose of this Center is to work with students in Career/College preparation. Students will be able to use the Center’s computers to search for colleges, financial aid, and career information.  Students should register in the guidance office because space is limited right now. As the Go Center develops, we will be offering two – three day seminars to help students locate post-secondary programs. The students will be able to develop and design their own individual programs. Students will work on their own goals and at their own pace. Contact Mr. Bloom at 291 – 9276 for more information.

•  ACT Prep Schedule for Preston High School (Mrs. Barnes - UHS Library)
  • Saturday, October 31    Test/Orientation    8:00am–12:15pm
  • Wednesday, November 4    Class    3:00–5:30pm
  • Monday, November 9    Class    3:00–5:30pm
  • Tuesday, November 10    Class    3:00–5:30pm
  • Saturday, November 14    Test    8:00am–12:00pm
  • Monday, November 16    Class    3:00–5:30pm
  • Thursday, November 19    Class    3:00–5:30pm
  • Saturday, November 21    Test    8:00am–12:00pm
  • Monday, November 30    Class    3:00–5:30pm
  • Tuesday, December 1    Class    3:00–5:30pm
  • Thursday, December 3    Class    3:00–5:30pm
  • Saturday, December 5    Test    8:00am–12:00pm

• Tutoring Schedule for University High School (Contact teachers for further information)
  • Times are 2:30-3:30pm on the days listed.
  • Subject areas listed are only suggested - teachers will assist with other subjects as necessary.
  • English/Computer
    • Mr. Bienek-Cate (Room 148) Tue & Thu
  • Math
    • Mrs. Broker (Innovations Computer Lab) Tue & Thu
  • Vocational/Homework Help
    • Mrs. Clonch (Room 23) Tue & Thu
  • Spanish
    • Mrs. Dreisbach (Room 147) Mon & Wed
  • Social Studies
    • Mrs. Foster (Room 119) Mon & (Innovations Computer Lab) Wed
  • Science/Health
    • Mrs. Robbins (Innovations Computer Lab) Mon & (Room 223) Wed
  • Math
    • Mrs. Scott (Room 212) Tue & Thu

Preston County

Preston High School

• Nov 19 - Visit to Alderson Broaddus College.  Students are required to attend a College Search night on November 5 or 10 with Mrs Spahr in Room 122 to be eligible for this trip.

• The following colleges will have representatives visiting the Guidance Office.  Students may sign up to speak with them, and parents are welcome to attend.
  • Tue, Nov 17 - Fairmont State University (9:00am)
  • Wed, Nov 18 - Allegany College of Maryland (10:00am)
  • Wed, Nov 18 - West Liberty University (1:00pm)
  • Wed, Dec 2 - Marshall University (8:15am)

• ACT Prep Classes are being held for those students that pre-registered.
  • Held every Tuesday evening from 3:30 pm- 6:00pm and 6:00 pm -8:30 pm.
  • The practice test date is set for Saturday, November 14 at 8:00 am

• Tutoring Schedule for Preston High School
  • Tutoring available on Tuesday and Thursday afterschool from 3:30-6:00pm.  Please contact the following teachers to schedule appointments.
    • Tuesday
      • Mr. Barkley - History (Room 473)
      • Mr. Deal - Math (Room 206)
      • Mr. Polce - Science (Room 207)
        
    • Thursday
      • Mr. Shaffer - English (Room 408)
      • Mr. Deal - Math (Room 206)
      • Mr. Polce - Science (Room 207)
      • ACT Study Night - Mrs. McMillion (Room 123) (beginning Oct 22; 6 wks study session)

Randolph County

Elkins High School

• Beginning Oct 28 - EHS/WVU Tony Richardson Mentoring Program held right after school for 1 hour. Parents must pick up their students.
• November - SPECIAL Parents Activity Date TBA - Edline Training for Parents (See your child’s grades on the web)
• Dec 7 (6:00pm) - The December Parent Activity will be located in the Media Center at Elkins High School.  We will start organizing our Parent Volunteer Program and will also do a Christmas craft.  Light refreshments will be served, and door prizes - two movie tickets and an EHS game pass - will be given. 

• EHS GEAR UP Teams with EHS Tiger Express
  • EHS GEAR UP is working with the Tiger Express to provide Randolph County families with food baskets and area children with Christmas gifts.  
  • Please assist the Tiger Express in creating a memorable Christmas for families who otherwise would not have any Christmas.  Any contribution will be greatly appreciated.  Please make all checks to Elkins High School.  If you are interested in sponsoring a child or a family, please contact Barbara Zimmerman prior to December 15, 2009. 
  • If  you cannot sponsor a child, then select a star from one of the train cars that will be posted on the cafeteria hallway beginning November 30th.  Purchase the specific gift listed on the star before December 15th, and bring the gift (along with the star) to Room 121.
  • If you do not want to purchase a gift for a specific child, the Tiger Express also needs crayons, coloring books, activity books, games, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, toys, and stuffed animals.
  • If you have any questions, or if you would like to sponsor a child or family, You may contact Barbara Zimmerman at EHS (304-636-9170, ext. 121) or at home (304-338-4549).    Thanks in advance for your assistance and your generosity!

• Elkins High School Tutoring Schedule
  • Mon & Thu, 3:00-4:00pm in the EHS Cafeteria

Harman Middle/High School

• Tutoring Schedule for Harman School
  • Monday and Wednesdays 3:17-5:17 in Mr. Armentrout's Room

Pickens Middle/High School

• Tutoring Schedule for Pickens School
  • Mornings:  7:00-8:24am
  • Lunch: 11:45am-12:06pm
  • Evenings: 3:30-5:30pm

Tygarts Valley Middle/High School

• Tutoring Schedule for Tygarts Valley High School
  • Mon and Wed in Room 106 (3:15-4:15pm)
  • Tutoring is also available daily in the library and 2 computer labs during activity period  (11:30am-12:00pm)

Taylor County

Grafton High School

• Nov 19 - Grafton High School’s GEAR UP program has developed its own Mentor Program. November 19 will be the first Mentor Mixer. Parents and students interested are encouraged to attend at 6:00 p.m.  Computer information will be given to parents and   future meeting dates will be established. Please contact Willa Jo Mitchell, F.A.C.E. Coordinator, at 265-3046 for more information.
• Dec 16 - The annual Winter Awards Banquet is planned for December 16 at GHS.  The Winter Awards Banquet is a family event. Each teacher will nominate one or two students for grade improvement, behavior, kindness, character, or achievement in community groups.  GEAR UP parents and students are invited. Contact Co-Site Coordinator, Eva Robinson or Alicia Kinsey, Liaison for further information at 304-265-3046.
• The GEAR UP team is planning  an educational trip in April to Louisville, Kentucky. The trip is still pending approval from   Taylor County Board of Education and FSU GEAR UP. We plan to visit  Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va. and the University of Kentucky in Lexington.  More information will be given to GEAR UP students and parents after it is approved.

•  ACT Prep Schedule for Grafton High School       
  • 10/31/2009
    • Practice Exam 1 - Mr. Kenyon (Mary Battle Studio) 8:00-12:15
  • 11/4/2009   
    • Ms. Humphrey (room 107)    3:20-4:31
    • Mr. Kenyon (room 221)    4:36-5:23
    • Ms. Klug (room 215)    5:28-5:50
  • 11/5/2009   
    • Ms. Humphrey (room 107)    3:20-4:00
    • Mr. Kenyon (room 221)    4:05-5:05
    • Ms. Klug (room 215)    5:10-5:50
  • 11/10/2009   
    • Mr. Kenyon (room 221)    3:20-4:12
    • Ms. Humphrey (room 107)    4:22-5:50
  • 11/11/2009   
    • Practice Exam 2 - Ms. Klug (Mary Battle Studio)    8:00-12:00
  • 11/12/2009   
    • Ms. Humphrey (room 107)    3:20-4:48
    • Ms. Klug (room 215)    4:58-5:50
  • 11/17/2009   
    • Ms. Humphrey (room 107)    3:20-4:40
    • Mr. Kenyon (room 221)    4:50-5:50
  • 11/19/2009   
    • Practice Exam 3 - Ms. Humphrey - Mr. Kenyon (Mary Battle Studio) 3:20-7:20
  • 12/1/2009   
    • Ms. Humphrey (room 107)    3:20-4:50
    • Ms. Klug (room 215)    5:00-5:50
  • 12/3/2009   
    • Mr. Kenyon (room 221)    3:20-4:25
    • Ms. Humphrey (room 107)    4:30-5:10
    • Ms. Klug (room 215)    5:15-5:50
  • 12/5/2009   
    • Practice Exam 4 - Ms. Klug (Mary Battle Studio)    8:00-12:00
  • 12/8/2009   
    • Ms. Humphrey (room 107)    3:20-4:40
    • Mr. Kenyon (room 221)    4:45-5:15

• Tutoring Schedule for Grafton High School
  • Morning (7:00-8:00am)       
    • Monday: History Room 202 Mr. Bord, Biology Room 217 Mr. Wasserman, Math Room 212 Miss Duckworth
    • Tuesday: History Room 204, Mr. Spadafore
    • Wednesday: History Room 204 Mr. Spadafor e, Biology Room 217Mr. Wasserman,
    • Math  Room 219 Miss Duckworth
    • Thursday: History Room 202Mr. Bord
    • Friday: Homework Help Mrs. Mitchell Room 224, Biology Room 217Mr. Wasserman,
    • Math Room 219 Miss Duckworth
  • Lunch 4th period (10:56-11:26am)
    • Monday: Homework Help OR Science Tutoring Room 214 Mrs. Robinson
    • Tuesday: Homework Help OR Science Tutoring Room 214 Mrs. Robinson
    • Wednesday: Homework Help OR Science Tutoring Room  214Mrs. Robinson
    • Thursday: Homework Help OR Science Tutoring Room 214Mrs. Robinson
  • Lunch 5th period (11:52am-12:22pm)
    • Monday: History Room 202 Mr. Bord OR Miss DePiano
    • Tuesday: History Room 202 Mr. Bord OR Miss DePiano
    • Wednesday: History Room 202 Mr. Bord OR Miss DePiano
    • Thursday: History Room 202 Mr. Bord OR Miss DePiano
  • Afterschool (3:15-4:15pm)
    • Monday: Homework Help for All Subjects Room 202 Mrs. Smolski
      • *Not offered everyday check with monthly schedule posted outside of Room 202 or in the Main Office
    • Tuesday: Homework Help for All Subjects Room 202 Mrs. Smolski, Spanish Room 110 Miss McElhaney
    • Wednesday: Homework Help for All Subjects Room 202 Mrs. Smolski
      • *Not offered everyday check with monthly schedule posted outside of Room 202 or in the Main Office
    • Thursday: Homework Help for All Subjects Room 202 Mrs. Smolski, Spanish Room 110 Miss McElhaney

Tucker County

Tucker County High School

• Nov 16-20 - Parent Workshop - There will be parent workshop the week before Thankgiving Break. We will be sending home a flyer about the workshop.
• Nov 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break - Happy Thanksgiving!

• ATTENTION PARENTS - Tucker County High School L.S.I.C. Meeting Local school improvement meetings are held the 1st wednesday of every month at 6:00 P.M. at the highschool. If you would like to make positive changes at T.C.H.S. please plan on attending

• November KAPLAN ACT CLASS Schedule
  • Session 3 - Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
  • Session 4 - Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
  • Session 5 - Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
  • Session 6 - Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
  • Sessiom 7 - Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009
  • Session 8 - Thursday, Nov. 19,2009

• Beginning Oct 27 - ACT PREP COURSE  This course will be held at TCHS every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 3:30-5:30pm with the exception of Monday Nov 2, since election day is on Tuesday of that week. Mrs. Anita Helmick will be facilitating the ACT prep course.
  • The tentative schedule for ACT prep course :
    • Session 1   Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
    • Session 2   Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
    • Session 3   Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
    • Session 4   Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
    • Session 5   Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
    • Session 6   Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
    • Session 7   Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
    • Session 8   Thursday, Nov. 19,2009
    • Session 9   Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009
    • Session 10  Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009
    • Session 11  Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009
    • Session  12 Thursday, Dec. 10,2009
    • Bad weather make up days  Tue Dec 14, 2009 and  Thu Dec 17, 2009

• Tutoring Schedule for Tucker County High School
  • Tutoring available every Tuesday and Thursday at TCHS from 8:00am-3:00pm in all subject areas. Your high school tutor is Mrs. Lambert.

 

Upshur County

Buckhannon Upshur High School

• Nov 12 - Physics can be fun! Join us along with NASA to explore physics, learn about career opportunities and college! (6:00-8:00pm)
• Nov 20 - WVU trip for sophomores and Juniors. Contact GEAR UP staff to see if you're registered!
• Jan 14 - Financial information session for students and parents. (7:00-8:00pm)

• Tutoring and Credit Recovery Schedule for Buckhannon-Upshur High School
  • Monday
    • Math - Mrs. Rhodes
    • Social Studies - Mr. Lanham
  • Tuesday
    • English - Mrs. Ramsey-Boyce
  • Wednesday
    • Science - Mr. McCormick
  • Thursday
    • Math - Mrs. Rhodes