National GEAR UP Week-September 23-27

GEARing UP for College!!

Monday- “Motivation Monday”
Create a dream wall or dream chain where student can write their future
plans—including dream colleges, dream job, and future goals for some serious
motivation.
Motivational Speaker Jonathan Medina will present to all 9th grade students
during 3rd period. https://jmedinaspeaks.com/

Tuesday- “Trivia Tuesday”

Students will have the opportunity to answer college trivia questions
throughout the day for a chance to win great UTRGV Swag!
Teachers talk to their students about their educational journey and career
path the first 10 minutes of each class.

Wednesday- “ORANGE DAY”

Students and Staff wear the color ORANGE to showcase UTRGV!

Thursday- “College Day”

I’m going to college! Students wear college t-shirts of their choice! Teachers,
counselors and staff display “I Went to College!” posters, complete with their
Alma Matter, and hang them next to their desks, doors, etc.

Friday- “Spirit Day”

I RIVERA! Students show their Raider Spirit by wearing a school/fan shirt!
Show that Black and Silver Pride!