A+ Program

The A+ Schools Program was established by the Outstanding Schools Act of 1993. West High was designated an A+ school in 2004. The primary goal of the A+ Schools Program is ensure that Missouri high school. Graduates of Ft. Zumwalt West who complete the A+ program may be eligible for funds to pay for tuition, and some common fees at any Missouri community college or trade-school. Plus, many private schools, or 4-year Missouri schools may offer their own version of an A+ scholarship.

A+ forms, including the A+ application/agreement, are located at the bottom of this page.  For specific questions about the A+ Program at West High, please contact either
Mrs. Danielle Sutton or Ms. Heather Lopez.  

Requirements: (The A+ program is “DO-ABLE”)

  • Sign an A+ agreement form or complete E Form

  • Attend an A+ high school for two (2) consecutive years prior to graduation

  • Graduate from high school with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale

  • Maintain a four-year attendance record of 95% or higher

  • Graduate with fifty (50) documented hours of unpaid tutoring of students in an approved and supervised Ft. Zumwalt setting (5th grade camp, STEM camp and other summer  opportunities available)

  • Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and alcohol (Information)

  • Students must score Proficient or higher on the Algebra I End of Course (EOC) Test, or score a 17 or higher on the math portion of the ACT (Information)

 Benefits:

  • Two-years of tuition and some fees for Missouri community colleges, trade or vocational schools (valid for up to 4-years after graduation)

  • Completing tutoring/service hours always looks good on a college or scholarship application!

  • If you don’t foresee yourself at a community college, there are MANY colleges in Missouri that offer their own version of an A+ scholarship. For example, Truman and Missouri State Universities both offer $500 per year (that’s $2,000 over four years of college)! See the A+ office for a complete list of schools that offer A+ benefits.

  • Job shadowing opportunities available as early as Freshmen year of high school.  Link

A+ TRAINING