Missouri A+ schools program
The Missouri A+ Schools Program is a legislated, statewide reform effort that offers a framework and incentives for providing quality education for all students in Missouri.
Qualifications
Student financial incentives will be available for a period of four years after high school graduation.Student eligibility
Each student must enter into a written agreement with the school prior to high school graduation and:- Have attended a designated A+ School for three consecutive years prior to high school graduation;
- Graduated from high school with an overall grade point average of two and five-tenths points or higher on a four-point scale, or graduated from a high school with documented mastery of institutionally identified skills that would equate to a two and five-tenths grade point average or higher;
- Have at least a ninety-five percent attendance record overall for grades nine through twelve;
- Performed fifty hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring for younger students; and
- Maintained a record of good citizenship and avoidance of the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol;
- Score "proficient" or "advanced" on the Algebra I End-of-Course Exam
Ongoing eligibility
Each participating student must during the four-year period of incentive availability:- Have enrolled and attend on a full-time basis a Missouri public community college or vocational or technical school; and
- Maintain a grade point average of two and five-tenths points or higher on a four-point scale;