A+ FAQS

What type of tutoring can students participate in?

• All tutoring and mentoring activities will involve the A+ student with other students in the Oak Grove School District.

• A minimum of 37.5 hours of the required hours must be in direct student tutoring and/or mentoring. Zero hours will be accepted for community service, setting up events or anything else that does not directly involve student tutoring and/or mentoring. 

• All tutoring and mentoring must be supervised and verified by a teacher, principal, counselor, or the A+ coordinator. 

• The required 50 hours of tutoring must be completed prior to graduation to be considered for A+ status. Students are responsible for maintaining copies of their tutoring logs and turning them into the A+ office. 

• Students who are ready to tutor need to communicate with Mr. Newman, A+ Coordinator.

• Tutoring opportunities:  Before/After School, A+ Class (Seniors Only), Panther Pride Time, Summer Academy, Special Olympics

Can I volunteer at my local daycare, church, youth club, sports club, or something similar?

• This cannot be used as any of the required educational tutoring hours (37.5 minimum).

• This may work as part of the 12.5 allowed hours of job shadowing, check with the A+ Coordinator first.  

When can students start A+?

• We recommend incoming Freshman or any new students join the A+ program by signing the letter of intent (Located in the OGHS office).

• A+ students do not need to start tutoring until Sophomore year, but they are welcome to begin immediately during their Freshman year if they would like.

• Students must join A+ prior to 2nd semester of their Senior year.

When are all requirements due?

• By graduation, Senior year.

• If a student wants to be recognized at the awards assembly and graduation, the due date will be announced each year (Late April).