Omak Gear Up

"The foundation of every state is the education of its youth."
Diogenes Laertius

Welcome to Omak GEAR UP!! The 2008/2009 school year will bring some wonderful new opportunities to this year's GEAR UP Students. GEAR UP serves students in the 8th, 9th, and 10th grades this year. We will follow this cohort of students through graduation.

After School Program
Tuesday through Thursday 3:00 pm to 4:30pm
See below schedule for information on after and during school opportunities

Activity	Day(s)	Time(s)
Apple Springs	Once a month On Monday’s	3:00 to 5:00 pm
Tutoring/ Homework	Tuesday - Thursday	3:00pm to 4:30pm
Game Club	Friday	3:00pm to 4:30pm
Community Service	Sign Up in Gear-up Room	Time varies
College Field Trips	Sign up in Gear-up room	Time varies
Parent Teacher/ Student Conferences	November 13th & 14th College Workshops on Nov.13	Workshops 4:00 -7:00pm
Additional Extended Day Opportunities
ESL Classes (Childcare Provided)	Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm	East Elementary School
Computer Classes	Saturday Nov. 1st & Feb 7th	Omak High School
GED Classes	Mondays and Wednesdays	Career Path Services

FIG (Freshmen Interest Group) begin in September. This is an opportunity for Freshmen to check in, receive assistance in transitioning to high school, receive tutoring, and explore career and educational opportunities. FIG meetings held during high school lunch in the GEAR UP room. Monday through Thursdays.

Wenatchee Valley College and GEAR UP have collaborated to offer GED and ESL courses for parents. GEAR UP will pay tuition for parents of GEAR UP students who which to participate.