Pre-college Programs

Upward Bound

High Schools We Serve

So where are we? While our headquarter offices are in University Corporation at CSU, Monterey Bay at Ryan Ranch Office Park (8 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, CA 93940), our Upward Bound staff are all over the Monterey and Southern Santa Cruz counties. 

The Upward Bound program, and our lead Educational Advising Specialists, can be found at: North Monterey County High School, Pajaro Valley High School, Soledad High School and Pajaro Valley High School. Students, if there are any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to your respective Advisor! As for our larger community, feel free to reach out as well for any questions about us or our program!

We are available across all platforms! Feel free to reach out to us via email, phone, social media, or in-person at either our headquarters, school sites, or greater CSU, Monterey Bay campus. Se habla Español. 

 

North Monterey County High School 

13990 Castroville Blvd. Castroville, CA 95012

(831) 869-9482

Contact

Jennifer Ortiz-Jaraquin, Educational Advising Specialist

Office Hours: M-F; 8AM-5PM

Location: College Agencies Room, In Library Center

Photo of the North Monterey County High School campus, front view

 

Pajaro Valley High School

500 Harkins Slough Rd. Watsonville, CA 95076

(831) 869-9662

Contact

Jennifer Ortiz-Jaraquin, Educational Advising Specialist

Office Hours: M-F; 8AM-5PM

Location: J-102

Photo of the Pajaro Valley High School campus, front view.

 

Soledad High School

425 Gabilan Dr., Soledad, CA 93960

(831) 869-9482

Contact

Gabriel Chavez, Educational Advising Specialist

Office Hours: M-F; 8AM-5PM 

Location: Room 407 C

Photo of the Soledad High School campus, front view.

 

Watsonville High School

250 E Beach St. Watsonville, CA 95076

(831) 869-9662

Contact

Gabriel Chavez, Educational Advising Specialist

Office Hours: M-F; 8AM-5PM 

Location: College & Career Center

Photo of the Watsonville High School campus, front view.