About
GEAR UP KCMO helps the graduating class of 2030 develop the academic skills needed to enroll and succeed in postsecondary education.
Our Mission
Through a partnership with Kansas City Public Schools, KU GEAR UP KCMO provides college and career readiness programming, academic support, and college financial planning that will empower families and educators to help KCPS students succeed in a global society.
Our Students
GEAR UP is funded to serve all current students in the graduating class of 2030 of the Kansas City Public Schools. The program serves Northeast Middle School, Central Middle School, Northeast High School, Central High School, East High School, Southeast High School, and Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts.
Our Legacy
Across 44 states, GEAR UP programs are federally funded serving over 700,000 students. The University of Kansas established the first GEAR UP Program in Kansas City, KS, in 1999. Since then, KU GEAR UP has proudly supported more than 6,000 students through six GEAR UP grants.Services
We offer a variety of services and resources that assist students with being college-ready.
- Academic skill-building & advising
- Summer camps
- Enrichment activities
- Campus visits & experiences
- Career exploration
- Financial literacy education
- Parent retreats & skill-building workshops
- Family events
- Classroom assistance (mentor/tutor)
- Instructional strategy & techniques