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KU GEAR UP KCK

Working to prepare Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools graduating classes of 2023 and 2024 for their post-secondary goals.

Data

5
KCKPS High Schools
3,000
Students Served Annually
1999
KU's first GEAR UP in KCK

Services

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Students

All current students in the graduating classes of 2023 and 2024 in KCKPS may participate.
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Parents

Family participation is encouraged in our program, so discover how families are supported by our services.
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Teachers

Looking for professional development or classroom support? GEAR UP has the resources for you!
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"GEAR UP helped me to get into my dream school and even provided a scholarship to help with funds. They helped my peers and me prepare for classes. I’m grateful for the opportunities that they have given me and how much help they have been as mentors."


Vanessa Tirado-Garcia
Harmon High School, Class of 2018

Online Tutoring

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3–5pm
Free tutoring services are available for GEAR UP students
Free Tutoring
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