1. FHHS A+ Program Training
Fall/Winter
FHHS A+ Program Training

2. What is the A+ Program?
The A+ Scholarship Program provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools who attend a participating public community college or vocational/technical school, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools.

3. Four Year Colleges that offer A+ Scholarships
Iowa Wesleyan Lindenwood Missouri Southern State
Avila Truman Stephens
Columbia College UMKC Southeast Missouri State
Culver-Stockton Missouri Western Webster
Evangel Missouri Valley Wentworth Military Academy
Drury Northwest Missouri State Westminster College
Fontbonne Park University
Hannibal La Grange William Woods
Missouri State Missouri Baptist
These scholarships are determined by the colleges and may or may not be offered at anytime. Always check with the financial aid office at your prospective college.

4. What does it take to be A+ Eligible?
-Turn in 50 tutor hours to Mrs. Davis in the main office
-Have a 2.5 cumulative UNWEIGHTED GPA
-Good citizenship
-95% attendance
-Complete the FAFSA senior year
-Must score proficient or advanced on Algebra I EOC or meet requirements on the chart below
ACT Math Score GPA (UNWEIGHTED)
17 or greater and 2.5 or greater
and 2.8 or greater
and 3.0 or greater
For a list of all eligibility requirements (including post-secondary), please see the A+ website:

5. Attendance
Attendance is required. You are responsible to show up on your assigned dates and times. If an emergency happens you MUST call your supervisor to let them know you will be late or you will not be there. Not calling when you are absent is not acceptable.
If you are removed from an assignment due to poor attendance or any other reason, you will not be given another one.
If you miss one of your days, you must check with your supervisor about making up hours before the end of the semester.
IMPORTANT: Vacation Stations and Meadows Parkway have mandatory orientations prior to your placement start date. These will be highlighted on your placement form.

6. Behavior DO: Do Not: Be on time.
Be respectful to your supervisor and others in your environment.
Have a positive attitude.
Be sensitive to the special needs of children and maintain confidentiality.
Turn off your cell phone.
Adhere to the FHSD Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code.
Do Not:
Have physical contact with the children.
Go or be anywhere with children without a supervisor present.
Stand around waiting to be instructed to do something. Take the initiative and do something to help.

7. It is your responsibility to:
Turn in all documented hours and your evaluation to Mrs. Davis in the Main Office once you have 50 hours. Due by Friday, December 21st. YOU are responsible to turn in the time sheet(s), not your supervisor.
Contact your supervisor before the assignment starts to introduce yourself. You will be given their contact information when you pick up your placement. If you do not get in contact with your supervisor you should still attend on your regular scheduled days.
Be present for every assigned day and call your supervisor when sick or late.
Adhere to all policies at your assigned tutoring location.
Maintain/achieve the required GPA, attendance, math assessment score and behavior requirements.
Print out extra time sheets from the A+ website if you need them.
**Make an appointment to talk with Mrs. Reilmann if you have significant concerns about your placement, or an illness or injury that prevents you from completing your A+ hours in the assigned semester. Remember you will only receive one A+ placement.
Parents should check for any A+ correspondence.
FHHS A+ Website:

8. A+ Important Dates
Friday, August 24th: Turn in completed A+ Paperwork to the Guidance Office.
Tuesday, August 28th: Come to the Guidance Office to pick up A+ Assignment.
Friday, December 21st: A+ Time Sheets Due: Remember you must complete all 50 hours before the end of the semester. No credit is given unless you personally turn in your timesheet to Mrs. Davis.

9. Training Orientation Sign Off
I was unable to attend the training meeting. I have reviewed all slides in the A+ PowerPoint presentation and understand all of the directions. I will stop by the guidance office to pick up the rest of the paperwork and turn in and sign up for tutoring placement by April 27th.
Student’s Name (Print)_________________
Student ID__________________________
Student Signature_____________________
Parent Signature______________________