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