What People Are Saying

From the media . . .

An article in the Deseret News describes the work done by the GEAR UP program. View the Article.

From the teachers . . .

"With the tutors making each assignment and lesson understandable to each person individually and keeping everyone on track,  we were able to bring three fourths of the class up to a ninety percent or higher level of understanding and achievement."

"This student has, in the past, never been able to achieve her personal expectations on an academic level.  [Now] she shines every time I bring her a progress report from the computer."

"For some reason, these two students were failing a lot of their classes.  They now have the knowledge that they can do it thanks to Gear Up."

From the students . . .

"My grades have improved.  I can get my homework done.  I study more for tests, so I feel more prepared.  I like the fact that even if I don't need help I can come and do my homework and if I do need help there are people here who can help me."

"I can do a lot more in math and my grade has gone way up.  I come to the library every day and work on homework.  I feel better about myself--I can accomplish more."

From the parents . . .

"My daughter has improved test scores.  She always gets her homework done, even ahead of time, sometimes two or three days ahead."

"This program has saved my relationship with my daughter!  We used to fight constantly over her getting her homework done.  I couldn't help her with her math, and she didn't understand it so she'd put it off all evening. Now she comes to the tutoring program and gets it done before she even gets home, and I don't have to nag her about her homework anymore.

"My son's grades have improved--he's not failing algebra!  His study habits have improved, and he doesn't say that he hates school as much.  He's been proud of his grades!  He gets himself ready for tutoring and accepts the responsibility of being there on time."