FHHS A+ Program Training

1. FHHS A+ ProgramTraining Fall 2019

2. Who is this Training for? This training is for JUNIORS and SENIORS who want to complete their A+ tutoring hours during Fall 2019.

3. 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.

4. 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 Link to Scholarships at 4-Year Universities: https://fhh.fhsdschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_999044/File/A%20Plus%20Scholarships%204-Year%20Colleges.pdf 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. Universities not on this list may also offer A+ scholarships; please check with your specific college/university.

5. 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 ormeet requirements on the chart below ACT Math ScoreGPA (UNWEIGHTED) 17 or greater and 2.5 or greater 16 and 2.8 or greater 15 and 3.0 or greater **For a list of all eligibility requirements (including post-secondary), please see the A+ website: https://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/grants/aplusscholarship.php

6. Tutoring Assignments *All tutoring placements must be assigned by Mrs. Reilmann. *Every attempt will be made to give you your first choice, but you must be willing to settle for your second or third choice. *You will only receive one placement. Please see Mrs. Reilmann immediately if you cannot attend your placement.

7. 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 this semester. IMPORTANT: Vacation Stations and Meadows Parkway have mandatory orientations prior to your placement start date. These will be highlighted on your placement form. If you do not attend your orientation, you will not be allowed to complete your A+ hours.

8. Behavior • DO: • 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.

9. 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. YOU are responsible for turning 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. Parents should check email for any A+ correspondence. FHHS A+ Website: https://fhsdfhhs.sharpschool.net/guidance/a__program

10. A+ Important Dates • Friday, August 23rd: Turn in your completed A+ Packet to the Counseling Office. • Tuesday, September 3rd: Come to the Counseling Office to pick up your A+ Assignment. • Thursday, December 19th: A+ Time Sheets Due: Remember you must complete all 50 hours before the end of the summer. No credit is given unless you personally turn in your timesheet to Mrs. Davis. • Placements will begin September 16th, except Fall Break tutors.

11. Training Orientation Sign Off Please print, sign and return this slide to the Counseling Office in order to receive your A+ Registration Packet. • I have reviewed all slides in the A+ PowerPoint training and understand all of the directions. • I will go to FHHS’s Counseling Office to get the A+ Registration Packet and complete the packet and return it to the Counseling Office by Friday, August 23rd. • Your packet must be turned in by August 23rdto receive an A+ tutoring placement. • Student’s Name (Print)_________________ • Student ID__________________________ • Student Signature_____________________ • Parent Signature______________________