Missouri A+ schools program

Each student must enter into a written agreement with the school prior to high school graduation and:

• Have attended a designated A+ School for three consecutive years prior to high school graduation;
• Graduated from high school with an overall grade point average of two and five-tenths points or higher on a four-point scale, or graduated from a high school with documented mastery of institutionally identified skills that would equate to a two and five-tenths grade point average or higher;
• Have at least a ninety-five percent attendance record overall for grades nine through twelve;
• Performed fifty hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring for younger students; and
• Maintained a record of good citizenship and avoidance of the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol;
• Score "proficient" or "advanced" on the Algebra I End-of-Course Exam

Each participating student must during the four-year period of incentive availability:

• Have enrolled and attend on a full-time basis a Missouri public community college or vocational or technical school; and
• Maintain a grade point average of two and five-tenths points or higher on a four-point scale;