A+ Scholarship Program

"As an A+ designated school, Cabool High School graduates who meet the specific A+ criteria are eligible to receive reimbursement for tuition & general fees subject to legislative appropriation to attend any public community college, vocational, or technical school in the state of Missouri. All students have the opportunity to enroll in the A+ program. Students interested in enrollment should meet with [Mr. Rawlings]" (Student Handbook, p. 13).

"Following the end of each school year, each student's Individual Career & Academic Plan will be updated to report progress in each of the required areas (agreement status, GPA, attendance, Algebra EOC requirement, tutoring hours accumulated, citizenship record). Students have access to this shared document at all times. Any questions about the information reported should be directed to [Mr. Rawlings, who] will review all records of A+ students, and names of eligible students will be submitted for official certification upon graduation. Students receiving the A+ designation will have a notation on their official academic transcript" (A+ Handbook, p. 6).

Eligibility Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

• Enter into a written agreement with his/her high school prior to graduation and have attended an A+ school for at least two years prior to graduation

• Graduate from high school with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5/4.0 (6.875/11.0) or higher

• Successfully complete the Algebra I EOC with a score of proficient or advanced or a higher level DESE approved end-of-course exam in mathematics -or- achieve a qualifying score on the math subtest of the ACT

• Display a good faith effort to secure funding that does not require repayment

• Have at least a 95% attendance record for the four-year period

• Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring (of which 12.5 hours may include job shadowing)

• Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoidance of the unlawful use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco

2018 High School Seniors and Forward - If a student meets all of the eligibility requirements for their high school graduating class except the end of course exam requirement, they may establish eligibility by achieving a combined Pre-ACT or ACT math subscore and high school GPA in accordance with the following scale.