The deadline for students to apply to the A+ program is the last Wednesday of September of the student's senior year.  

The A+ Scholarship Program is ran by Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development and 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.
A+ Handbook
A+ Application 

A+ Eligibility Criteria includes:

• Submit an A+ Application 
• Graduate from an A+ designated high school and attend an A+ designated high school for two years prior to graduation. 
• Graduate with an unweighted, unrounded GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Maintain at least a 95% cumulative attendance record in grades 9 - 12.
• Achieve the math proficiency requirement with a score of advanced or proficient on the Algebra 1 End of Course Exam or qualifying ACT score with sliding GPA combination. *see below for chart with the sliding scale combo **waived for 2022 seniors
• Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring and/or mentoring with Rockwood students under Rockwood staff supervision.
• Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the use of alcohol and unlawful drugs
• Have less than 6 days of school suspension.
• Make a good faith effort to apply for non-payback financial aid by completing FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
• Register for Selective Service if applicable.

*Please refer to the RSD A+ Handbook for a complete overview of the program requirements
*This is a student-driven program

Sliding Scale for A+ Math Proficiency Requirement

A+ Attendance Information

All absences (excused and unexcused) count toward a student’s attendance percentage. Some absences may be eligible for review. Please review the chart below for a list of absences eligible for review and supply the A+ office with the required documentation to be considered. Attendance reviews will not be granted for the following; truancy, suspension, vacation, transportation, absences due to final exam exemptions.

A+ Tutoring/Mentoring Expectations

Before you begin tutoring/ mentoring: 

• Enroll in the A+ program by filling out & submitting an LHS A+ Schools Program Application.
• Have your tutoring/mentoring assignment approved in advance by the A+ Coordinator, Mrs. Brawner. Contact via email.

Expectations for tutoring/ mentoring: 

Accountability

• All pre-approved hours must be recorded and logged on a weekly basis using the A+ tutoring log

Dependability

• Be reliable, arrive on time & attend consistently
• Arrive prepared and complete assigned tasks responsibly

Appropriateness

• Dress appropriately.
• Treat all staff members and students with the utmost respect and friendliness
• Project a positive attitude, maturity and self-confidence
• Use good judgment and follow all school rules

Confidentiality

• Respect the principle of confidentiality
• Any information regarding a student’s academics and/or behavior is NOT to be shared with friends or family members

A+ Tutoring/Mentoring Opportunities*

• Tutor a younger sibling in your household
• Virtually tutor a classmate or younger Rockwood student
• Enroll in the Cadet Teaching course and successfully complete the course
  • To enroll in Cadet Teaching you need to complete the  cadet teaching application and work with your counselor to add this course on your schedule.
  • Upon the successful completion of Cadet Teaching course students will have fulfilled the A+ tutoring requirement, these hours do not have to be logged or recorded for the 21-22 school year
• Enroll in the PE Mentoring Course and successfully complete the course
  •  To enroll in the PE MEntoring Course, students will work with their counselor to add this course to their schedule.  
  • Upon the successful completion of the PE Mentoring course students will have fulfilled the A+ tutoring requirement, these hours do not have to be logged or recorded for the 21-22 school year.
• Complete up to 12.5 hours related to career exploration/job shadowing
  • Prior job shadowing through Rockwood's PIE department
  • Complete career exploration activities through Missouri Connections 

*Opportunities are currently modified for the 2021-2022 school year due to COVID-19

Once you are ready to start your tutoring assignment, reach out to me via email, so I can approve and record your assignment. 

 How to access A+ student statistics through Infinite Campus