• All Students will graduate from high school
• All students will complete high school studies that are challenging and that have identified learning expectations.
• All students will proceed from high school graduation to college, post-secondary vocational or technical school or a high wage job with opportunities for workplace skill development.

• The high school from which the student graduates must meet and maintain all the requirements for A+ schools designation.
• State funding must be available. As with any State program, the A+ Schools Program is subject to the political process of sustaining and maintaining a budget.
• The student must meet all the criteria outlined in the A+ Schools Program and the participation agreement in which the student and parent/guardian will sign.

To be eligible for the A+ tuition benefit, students must be certified by the high school. To qualify for certification, students must sign an A+ agreement and successfully complete the following requirements:

• Attend an A+ designated school for three years (grades 10, 11, 12) prior to graduation
• Graduate with an unweighted, unrounded cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Graduate with a minimum 95% ADA (Average Daily Attendance) record (over 8 semesters)
• Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring to other students in the district
• Beginning with the class of 2015 students must score proficient or advanced on the Algebra I End of Course Exam ( this requirement may be waived after completing one semester of post-secondary education with a 2.5 GPA or better).
• Model good citizenship at school and in the community
• Avoid the use of illegal drugs and alcohol
• Register with the selective service, if required by law
• Apply for non-payback scholarships by completing a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

To maintain A+ eligibility:

• Attend a Missouri Community college or post-secondary vocational/technical school on a full-time basis and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Graduates of designated A+ schools who successfully complete the requirements of the program may be eligible to receive tuition reimbursement for 105% of the hours required for the program in which the student is currently enrolled at a designated community college or vocational/technical (state funded) school in Missouri.

The purpose of this web page is to provide students, parents and staff with information about the guidelines and policies of the A+ Program in the Blue Springs R-IV Schools. It is the responsibility of the school to ensure that designation is achieved and maintained. It is the responsibility of students and parents to read, understand and comply with program requirements. Any quesitons regarding the A+ program can be directed to one of the A+ Coordinators.

MCC A+ Student Enrollment Checklist
The Metropolitan Community Colleges provide this checklist for A+ Seniors to ensure successful completion of the enrollment process at an MCC school in order to receive A+ benefits.