Weekly Meeting Schedule
| School | Day | Start Time | Pick Up Time |
| Arcadia Valley - JAG Room | Wednesday | 3:10 p.m. | 4:40 p.m. |
| Bismarck - Lab next to Library | Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| Central - ITV Lab | Wednesday | 3:10 p.m. | 4:40 p.m. |
| Farmington - Room 109 | Tuesday & Thursday | 3:15 p.m. | 4:45 p.m. |
| Fredericktown - Library | Tuesday | 2:55 p.m. | 4:25 p.m. |
| Kingston - Jr. High Computer Lab | Tuesday | 3:10 p.m. | 4:40 p.m. |
| North County - Room 513 | Tuesday & Thursday | 2:50 p.m. | 4:20 p.m. |
| Potosi - Room 24 | Monday & Thursday | 3:05 p.m. | 4:35 p.m. |
| Valley - Library | Thursday | 3:05 p.m. | 4:35 p.m. |
| West County - Mrs. Black's Room | Monday | 3:00 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
February Saturday Program
February 23, 2019 Saturday Program
PARENTS – YOU ARE INVITED
to the Mineral Area College Homecoming
The women’s basketball game starts at 5:00 with the men’s following. Parents – you can arrive at 5:00 or later for the men’s game. Let us know you are coming and we will have a ticket for you!
Students will arrive at 12:15 for lunch and a round of ACT prep. ACT prep will help you brush up right before your April test date, students!
STUDENTS - YOU NEED TO SCORE AS HIGH AS YOU CAN!!
RSVP by February 15, 2019
Students driving to campus should arrive in the concourse area at 12:15. The program will end at 9:00 p.m.
Click here for the bus schedule. A text alert will notify if cancelled for inclement weather.
STEM Activity Bus Schedule - Spring 2019
Students can attend any or all meetings during the week, but are expected to attend at least 2 a week.
Mondays and Wednesdays
January 7 – February 13
4:15 – 7:00 p.m.
| Route 1 | Pick Up | Drop Off |
| Arcadia Valley | 3:15 (pick up in parking lot of Heights Church next to High School) | 7:45 |
| Farmington | 3:50 | 7:15 |
| North County | 3:00 (van) | 7:15 |
Tuesdays and Thursdays
January 8 – February 14
4:45 – 7:00 p.m.
| Route 1 | Pick Up | Drop Off |
| Kingston | 3:15 | 8:05 |
| Valley | 3:50 | No drop off |
| Bismarck | 4:10 | 7:15 |
Click here to download a PDF of the STEM Spring bus schedule.
STEM Saturday Programs
January 26
February 2
February 16
READY, SET, GO!!!
The program will be from 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. at MAC in the North College Center.
| Route 1 | Pick Up | Drop Off |
| Potosi | 6:00 | 4:00 |
| Kingston | 6:15 | 3:45 |
| North County | 7:10 | 3:00 |
| MAC | 7:45 | |
| Route 2 | Pick Up | Drop Off |
| Arcadia Valley | 6:00 | 4:00 |
| Bismarck | 6:45 | 3:30 |
| Farmington | 7:15 | 3:00 |
| MAC | 7:45 |
Click here to download a PDF of the STEM Saturday Program bus schedule.
Calendars for 2018/2019
Click here for the Bismarck, Central, Farmington, North County and West County calendar.
Click here for the Arcadia Valley, Fredericktown, Kingston, Potosi, and Valley calendar.
The following students are eligible to apply to the Upward Bound program:
- Students in 8th, 9th, or 10 grade in participating school districts.
- Potential first-generation college students (neither parent has a four-year college degree) or students whose families meet income guidelines as defined by the federal government.
- Upward Bound Application
- Link to Income Guidelines
- Frequently Asked Questions about Upward Bound
To apply for Upward Bound at Mineral Area College you must be student from:
- Any St. Francois County School
- Arcadia Valley
- Fredericktown
- Kingston
- Potosi
- Valley
Informational meetings are scheduled for the following dates and times:
| Location | Building/Room | Date | Time |
| Kingston High School | Jr. High Computer Lab | February 5 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Potosi Middle School | Potosi Middle School | February 7 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Arcadia Valley Middle School | Arcadia Valley Middle School | February 11 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Fredericktown Middle School | Cafeteria | February 12 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Mineral Area College | North College Center | February 19 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Mineral Area College | North College Center | February 21 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Mineral Area College | North College Center | February 21 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Valley High School | High School Library | February 21 | 6:00 p.m. |
Cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced on 98.5 FM and rescheduled for Monday, February 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at MAC North College Center.
To apply, talk to your high school counselor or call the Upward Bound office at (573) 518-2156.
Choosing a Good Road - High School Success
This book is used during Weekly Meetings to help students develop those skills that are essential for both high school and college success.
- Nine Solutions - The 9 effectiveness skills that increase student performance.
- Research that support this evidence-based success approach.
- Student Tools
College Preparation
If you would like to apply to college online, here are links to applications at some popular schools:
- Mineral Area College
- Truman State University
- Missouri State University
- Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Missouri Western State University
- University of Missouri - Columbia
- Lindenwood University
- Southeast Missouri State University
- College of the Ozarks
- University of Missouri Saint Louis
Career Exploration
Financial Aid
- http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/index.cfm
- http://studentaid.ed.gov/resources
- http://www.collegeboard.org/index.html
- http://www.fastweb.com
- http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Cash Course
- Scholarship Database
ACT Prep
Study Aids
Summer 2018 Theme:
The Amazing Race - Compete to Complete
Teachers and Classes
- Ms. Heflin
- Ms. Brewer
- Mrs. Brown-Vaughn
- Mrs. Bryan
- Mrs. Cavelli
- Mr. Doss
- Mrs. Grout
- Mr. Heifner
- Mrs. Hoppe
- Mr. McCoy
- Mr. McMahan
- Mr. Moss
- Mrs. Steel
Students can locate each teacher's syllabus through Google Drive.
Upward Bound has an alert system that can contact registered individuals by text, e-mail or phone call. The system is used to maintain good communication for our students, parents / guardians. Click on the image below to get the directions to add, update and remove information.
