A+ Tutor Training Francis Howell Central Spring 2015

What is the A+ Program? Students who graduate from a designated A+ School and meet all the requirements, may qualify for state-paid assistance to attend any public community college or technical school in the state of Missouri.

What are the requirements? Attend a designated A+ School for three consecutive years prior to graduation. GPA= 2.5 or higher Have at least 95% attendance record. Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring on Francis Howell School District premises. Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and alcohol. Complete the FAFSA form your senior year. (Federal Application for Free Student Aid.)

What are the requirements? Earn a Proficient or Advanced on the Algebra 1 EOC or… Earn a 17 on the ACT Math Subsection Earn a 43 on the Compass Pre-Algebra Section Earn a 1 on the Compass Algebra Section Earn a 2.5 GPA during your first semester in Community College (you pay for the first semester)

What about the funding? As of fall 2014, the state issued a memo sharing that the funds for A+ may be REDUCED for next year by up to 4 credit hours per semester What this means: You MAY have to pay for up to 4 credits of the total number of credits you take each semester. Ex. SCC costs $95 per credit hour for local students, so it could cost you up to $380 per semester for tuition. This is a Possibility, not for sure at this time.

A+ 50 HOUR TUTORING REQUIREMENT All tutoring assignments must be arranged and approved through Mr. Bailey All tutoring must be school sponsored and supervised by a school official on district premises. The student must maintain an hour log sheet for all hours to receive credit.

Log Sheets Include length of tutoring for each date worked Include signature by tutoring supervisor for each date logged. Complete in permanent ink Turn in to Mr. Bailey or Mrs. Lipin in the Guidance Office when completed.

Each tutoring student should sign in on the sign-in sheet provided at each school. This is important, in case you were to lose your tutoring log sheet. Should an emergency arise and you can not make your assignment that day, you must notify the teacher or supervisor at your tutoring site. The 50 hour tutoring requirement must be met by January 1 st of your senior year in order to be A+ certified. All students must complete their hours during the semester assigned or face removal from the A+ program.

Responsibilities of Tutor Work with a positive attitude, be a good listener, and establish a good rapport with your students. Do not have physical contact with the students. Remember your role. Be sensitive to the special needs of all students and respect confidentiality.

Confidentiality NEVER use the name of a student in public NEVER Circulate printed class list with student names. NEVER discuss the progress of any student with anyone other than the student without the consent of the student. NEVER provide anyone with student schedules or assist anyone other than school employees in finding a student. MANDATORY REPORTING: any information a student gives you that involves harm to themselves or others, report to supervisor immediately!

Dress Appropriately Tutors can wear either their A+ t-shirt or another FHC shirt every time they work. Crop tops, bare midriffs, low cut necklines, spaghetti straps, excessive short skirts or shorts, excessively slashed/cut/holey clothing, and sheer fabrics will not be permitted for either male or females. Student dress should be in good taste. You are in a leadership position and kids will look to you as a role model.

Be Professional Do not arrive at your tutoring site smelling of tobacco and/or smoke. Only assigned tutors are allowed to work. Please do not bring your friends! Use appropriate language!! Do not use your cell phone while tutoring. Do not have physical contact with the children. Follow the Francis Howell Central High School Code of Student Conduct. Remember you represent Francis Howell Central High School. Make us proud of you!

If complaints are filed against a student the following will occur: First offense.- Conference with student. Second offense.- Conference with student and parent. Third offense.- Removal from the A+ program. If the Tutoring Site asks you not to come back you will face removal from the A+ Program.

Evaluation All tutors will be evaluated at their site Poor evaluations will result in removal from site and likely removal from the A+ program. Use A+ hours for only one program. Do not use A+ hours as National Honor Society, community service hours. Remember to have fun!

Placement Options Daily After School at Elementary, Middle schools Elementary Vacation Stations FHC, Saeger during the school day

Daily After School Option Must be able to go almost every day of the week for at least an hour Some schools do not have hours that allow for this

Vacation Station Elementary before and after school program. More flexible hours Open during Spring/Summer/Fall Break

FHC/Saeger Middle Help in classrooms during the school day Must have a study hall available during the day in order to complete hours Good option for students involved in after school activities

Senior Mentoring  Another option - Apply to be a Senior Mentor.  You would help in a Success Math, Science, or English class daily at FHC as part of your school schedule.   You must commit to mentoring for the full school year.   Mrs. Ahearn in guidance has the applications. They are due in February.   Applicants are selected based on grades, attendance, teacher recommendation, and a short interview.   No A+ Paperwork is submitted if you choose this option!

School Listings, Times & Telephone numbers (during the school year) Castlio9:10-4: Central8:20-3: Fairmount8:20-3: Warren9:15-4: Saeger8:25-3: FHC7:20-2: All A+ tutoring assignments must be coordinated through Mr. Bailey at FHC (636)

Requesting a Placement Make note of what days you can work as well as hours Keep your schedule consistent (every Tues/Thurs, etc.) Remember to ask for a break placement early as those spots fill up. Make sure to treat this like your job! Call in if you can’t make your scheduled time.

A+ Tutoring forms are due Tuesday, Nov. 25th! The Google Form is available at: