Strafford School In Process of A+ Designation

 

New program to benefit students with free college tuition.

Facts:

-   The A+ Schools Program is a comprehensive program of curricular, instructional, and technological developments and improvements designed to better meet the needs of all students, regardless of whether they plan to attend a traditional four-year college, community college, a vocational or technical school, or plan to seek employment immediately out of high school.

-   The A+ Program gives the class of 2012 and each class following the opportunity to receive financial assistance for two years; the program covers free tuition, up to 50% for books, and general fees to attend a community or vocational/technical school in Missouri.

 

-   The school board approved the induction of the A+ Program in May of 2009.  It takes three years of evaluating programs, improving curriculum, and implementing programs that enhance instruction to be designated as an A+ school.

 

-   A+ Program Goals:

                  

                   1.       All students will graduate from high school.

2.       All students will complete a selection of high school studies that is challenging and for which there are identified and measurable learner expectation.

3.       All students will proceed from high school graduation to a traditional college or postsecondary vocational or technical school, or high wage job with workplace skill development opportunities.

-   All students will benefit from the infusion of technology into the curriculum, the development of more effective instructional techniques, clearly stated and measurable learner expectations and graduation performance standards, more extensive career exploration and guidance activities, and the development of courses with a more real-world focus.

-   To be certified as an A+ Student, an individual must do the following:

-   Sign an A+ Student Agreement.

-   Attend Strafford High School or transfer from an A+ high school for 3 years prior to graduation.

-   Graduate with at least a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

-   Maintain a 95% attendance record.

-   Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring for other students.

-   Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoidance of the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol.

-   Submit a FAFSA form.

-   Male students must register for selective service upon turning 18 years of age.

 

-   The program will benefit the students, families, and community of Strafford. 

-   If you have any questions please contact Brett Soden, High School Principal and A+ Coordinator at 736-7000 or email at bretts@straffordschools.net