A+ FILES
WHAT IS THE A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM?
Since 2001, Marceline High School graduates able and willing to complete program requirements (listed below) have had the option to receive A+ designation upon graduation, providing two years of tuition at any public community college, vocational, or technical school in the state of Missouri. Students have the option to utilize A+ funds for four years following high school graduation.
The A+ Schools program is a school-improvement initiative established by the Outstanding Schools Act of 1993 with these general goals:
Reduce the high school dropout rate,
Improve career paths for all students, eliminating general track coursework,
Improve contact between the schools and local businesses, as well as with postsecondary institutions.
WHAT ARE THE A+ PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS?
Students must meet the following requirements in order to earn A+ designation:
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Attend a designated A+ high school for 2 years prior to graduation.
Graduate from high school with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Have an overall attendance record of 95% or higher throughout grades 9-12.
Perform at least 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring
Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol
Have achieved a score of proficient or advanced on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam, or meet the combined ACT or Pre-ACT Math subscore and high school GPA requirement as set by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.
See specific math requirements at https://dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants-scholarships/a-plus
HOW DO I ENROLL IN THE A+ PROGRAM?
Attend the annual A+ Sign-Up meeting or visit the A+ Office to receive a packet of information, including the A+ Agreement, which must be signed and on file prior to the start of tutoring. Additional sign up opportunities will be provided during the annual online registration.
WHAT TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES DOES MARCELINE OFFER?
It is important to note that all tutoring must be preapproved through the A+ Office. After signing up, students will receive a signed log sheet that they must present to the supervising teacher each time they tutor.
After-school tutoring occurs in both buildings on campus each Tuesday and Thursday following the regular school day. Special tutoring opportunities exist before school as well.
Summer opportunities include summer school in June, offering morning and afternoon hours. Safety Town, a summer program for entering kindergarteners, provides opportunity for tutoring and mentoring hours as well.