GEAR UP
Welcome to the Aberdeen School District’s GEARUP page! Aberdeen’s GEAR UP staff is committed to supporting the academic and career goals of ALL 7th - 13th graders. Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a state program funded by a federal grant with three goals:
1. Increase academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education.
2. Increase high school graduation and postsecondary participation rates.
3. Increase students’ and their families’ knowledge of postsecondary options, preparation, and finances.
All students in 7th-12th grade, and also AHS alumni in their 13th year have access to GEAR UP staff throughout the school day, along with an amazing team of counselors. While GEAR UP’s main goal is assisting students with graduating high school and solidifying post-high school goals, we are here to support our students with a variety of resources, including general moral support and connecting them to services when necessary.
GEAR UP will host several events throughout the school year, including, but not limited to: college and job site visits, job shadowing, financial aid workshops, family nights, and more! Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to participate in any of these events and get to know the GEAR UP staff who will be a part of their students’ educational journey this year.
Please navigate the website to discover information about the program:
https://gearup.wa.gov/index.
MEET YOUR GEARUP TEAM
Carrie Erwin - GEARUP Advisor 7th & 8th grade
Miller Jr High
cerwin@asd5.org
Faith Taylor Eldred - GEARUP Advisor 9th & 10th grade
Aberdeen High School
(360)538-2040 ext. 4286
Jessica Madison - GEARUP Advisor 11th, 12th & 13th grades
Aberdeen High School
(360)538-2040 ext. 4287
Lacey McMeekin - GEARUP Data and Admin Specialist
Aberdeen High School
(360)538-2040 ext. 4341
Financial Aid
FAFSA/WAFSA
FAFSA Forms and Information will be available:
Awards Letter
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16hchEhMoOoAnbV0VIqecf5imAxTFp0UFHwBDbA2PUrI/edit?usp=sharing
Scholarship Offerings
College Bound Scholarship
College Bound Scholarship - Students must sign up by the end of 8th Grade!
World Class Scholars - Students must sign up by the end of 9th Grade!
Grays Harbor College World Class Scholars Site
World Class Scholars sign up online
The students commit to:
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Attend and graduate from a Grays Harbor or Pacific County School.
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Complete 40 hours of community service by senior year.*
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Submit any required materials of the program.
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Participate in any required events of the program
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Additional Scholarships: GEAR UP Suggested & Unigo