FHHS A+ Program Training Spring Semester 2019 FHHS A+ Program Training

Who is this Training for? This training is for SOPHOMORES and JUNIORS who want to complete their A+ tutoring hours during SECOND SEMESTER (Spring Semester 2019).

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.

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 See the A+ website for more information about Scholarships at 4-Year Universities: https://fhh.fhsdschools.org/counselors/a__program 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.

What does it take to be A+ Eligible? -Turn in 50 tutor hours to Mrs. Davis in the main office (by Wednesday, May 15th) -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 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

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.

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.

A+ Placement Form With your A+ Registration Packet (which you will receive when you turn in the training sign-off form), there will be a placement option form. Please read ALL of the directions on the form and complete the form in its entirety. Make sure you have: *Completed the identification information. *Circled the days of the week you can tutor. *Placed a 1, 2, and 3 by your placements to rank them (with 1 being your first preference). *You will only receive one placement, so be sure you can commit to any of your 3 choices! *Check with your parents and your after-school activities schedule to be sure you can commit to your placement choices. *This tutoring placement is for the duration of Semester Two.

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 Wednesday, May 15th. 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 email for any A+ correspondence. FHHS A+ Website: https://fhsdfhhs.sharpschool.net/guidance/a__program

A+ Important Dates Tuesday, November 27th: Turn in the completed A+ Registration Packet to the Counseling Office. Monday, December 10th: Come to the Counseling Office to pick up your A+ Assignment. Wednesday, May 15th: 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 in the Main Office.

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 Tuesday, November 27th. Your packet must be turned in by November 27th to receive an A+ tutoring placement. Student’s Name (Print)_________________ Student ID__________________________ Student Signature_____________________ Parent Signature______________________