A+ PROGRAM

The A+ Program is a program funded by the state of Missouri to provide scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools, including Parkway South High School, who attend a participating public community college or vocational/technical school, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools. 

A+ Scholarship Program

Enrolling in the A+ Program:

1. Student logs into their Parkway Google Account.

2. Complete the Tutor Training. 

3. After reviewing the A+ Tutor Training, complete the Parkway A+ Schools Participation Agreement.

If you have questions, please contact Mrs.Klawiter, the A+ Coordinator for Parkway South High School.

Eligibility Requirements:

Students who wish to participate in the A+ Schools Program must apply by February 1st of their senior (12th grade) year and meet the following requirements:

1. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

2. Attend a designated A+ high school for two years prior to graduation (any two years of the 4 years).

3. Earn an accumulative high school grade point average of a 2.5-grade point or higher on a 4.0 scale (non-weighted).

4. Maintain a 95% high school attendance record for the 4 year period (attendance is not rounded up).

5. Perform 50 documented hours of unpaid tutoring or community service through a non-profit organization by May 1st of their senior year.  

   1. 25 hours MUST BE tutoring

   2. 12.5 hours may be job shadowing

6. Establish a record of good citizenship with no drug or alcohol offenses.

7. Make a documented good faith effort to secure federal post-secondary student financial assistance funds during the last semester of the senior year so as to obtain the A+ financial incentive (FAFSA).

8. Achieve a score of proficient or advanced on the official Algebra I end of course exam.

9. To retain this eligibility after high school graduation, I understand that I must enroll and attend on a full-time basis a Missouri public community college or public career/technical school, AND maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Here are some options for earning tutoring hours:

(*TUTORING hours must occur on a Parkway campus and be supervised by a Parkway teacher.  Community service opportunities NOT posted by Mrs. Hughes must get approval PRIOR to completing the hours.)

Courses at South High:

• A+ Tutoring section of Cadet Teaching (senior year):  Successful completion of one semester of this course will earn you all 50 hours.  You must complete the application process during registration your junior year.

• Career Pathways for the Teaching Profession Practicum (Spark! Teaching and Learning) - 50 hours (submit logs)

• Child Development 2 - 12+ hours (submit logs)

• P.E. Mentor - 50 hours (submit logs)

Other Tutoring Opportunities:

• Volunteer to tutor for the EIA study lounge after school (See Ms. Hughes for details) (log hours)

• Volunteer to tutor during summer school at the middle or elementary schools (log hours)

• 6th Grade Camp (50 tutoring hours): Parkway Outdoor School (6th grade camp) Counselor - applications due by September 1st!

• Parkway/Rockwood Adventure Club (to count for A+ you would have to be an unpaid volunteer!)

• Special Olympics Buddy (7 hours)

• When funds are available, the A+ Program offers students up to 105% of an Associate’s Degree at an eligible Missouri technical school or community college.  Some 4-year universities in Missouri independently offer scholarships.