Celebrate Students During National GEAR UP Week

FOCUS ON STUDENT DREAMS

National GEAR UP Week is a great opportunity to ask students to articulate and share their college and career aspirations. This creates momentum for our work and provides formal and informal teachable moments.

  • Create a dream wall where students post their dreams.

  • Have students write letters to their future selves about what they hope to achieve in school, college, and beyond!

LEVERAGE SCHOOL-WIDE ACTIVITIES

Have a big, annual, school-wide event planned? Implement it during GEAR UP Week and get extra bang for your buck.

  • Host a college prep rally.

  • Have a college scavenger hunt.

  • Host a college trivia competition.

  • Have a college t-shirt day with prizes and a group photo for participants.

  • Get teachers and administrators to share their college alma maters on their classroom or office doors.

EMPOWER STUDENT VOICE

Help students find the power in their stories.

  • Highlight current and alumni student success stories on social media.

  • Host a video competition for students on why college matters or the importance of GEAR UP.

  • Utilize student leaders to deliver programs to all students.