A+ Coordinator’s Office
7151 Raider Road
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
Phone: 573/431-3300x5
Fax: 573/431-5250
October 18, 2011
Dear Parent(s) of
Students in Graduating Class of 2015 and Beyond,
Greetings! Even
though it seems far away, your child’s graduation will be here before you know
it and, in preparing for that, I would like to keep you informed of changes
that have been put into place in regards to A+ Scholarship Program
requirements.
The
A+ Schools Program was created in 1993 by state law as an incentive for
improving Missouri’s high schools. The primary goal of the A+ Schools Program
is to ensure that all students who graduate from Missouri high schools are well
prepared to pursue advanced education and/or employment. If students fulfill
set requirements, they can qualify for 2 years of free tuition to select
community colleges and/or technical schools. (see list
attached).
Below,
please see the requirements that are currently in place for students wishing to
obtain A+ scholarship funds. NOTE: #11 is
the newest addition required by the state and takes effect with the graduating
class of 2015.
Students must meet the following requirements to
be eligible:
1)
Sign an A+
Contract (available in the High School office)
2)
Attend an A+
designated school for at least 3 consecutive years prior to graduation.
3)
Graduate with
at least a 6.875 (2.5 on a 4.0 scale)
4)
Maintain a 95%
attendance rate over all four years of High School.
5)
Perform at
least 50 hours of unpaid, supervised tutoring and/or mentoring
6)
Maintain a
record of good citizenship
7)
Submit a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
8)
Register for
the Selective Service (if male)
9)
Have an ACT
score of record with the high school, prior to graduation. *
10)
Complete North
County verification documents before Graduation.
11)
Beginning
with the graduating class of 2015, score
of proficient or advanced on the Algebra 1 EOC**
*If
a student is unable, financially, to take the ACT, please see the A+
coordinator for assistance.
** If student fails to meet the Algebra I end of
course requirement, you may regain eligibility by completing your first
semester at a participating institution with a minimum of 12 hours and a 2.5
grade point average.
If you have any questions about this or anything else related to the
A+ program, please contact me at 573/431-3300 x4 x6. For those students in 8th
grade, I will be present at the Freshmen Orientation held 2nd
semester, if you would like to speak with me then.
Sincerely,
Emily F.
Bach
A+
Coordinator
North
County High School
Participating
Community and Technical Colleges
Check out the updated
list at the A+ Website: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divimprove/aplus