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The purpose of the Des Moines Public Schools GEAR UP program is to increase the number of students who attend public, private or independent colleges and universities, community colleges or technical schools immediately after high school.
To accomplish this goal, GEAR UP Des Moines works with students and families to develop the skills students need to go to college through:
- Early intervention by tutoring and mentoring.
- Early parental involvement in career and educational planning.
- Academically challenging courses in middle and high schools.
- Early awareness of scholarship opportunities, student loans and other financial information.
GEAR UP Des Moines Facts:
- 93% of GEAR UP students plan on attaining an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and/or a graduate or professional degree after graduating from high school.
- 93% of GEAR UP parents aspire for their child to at least attain an associate's degree.
To learn more about GEAR UP Des Moines, please browse our website or contact us:
GEAR UP
Des Moines Public Schools
Secondary Programs
901 Walnut Street, 6th floor
Des Moines, IA 50309-3506
Phone: (515) 242-7610
Fax: (515) 242-7579
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