What is the A+ Program?

Essentially the A+ program is an opportunity for students to earn a scholarship for college. This scholarship typically pays for two years of community college.

Who is eligible? 

Juniors and Seniors are eligible to sign up to be in A+.

What are the requirements?

Attend a designated A+ high school for 2 years prior to graduation.

Graduate from an A+ designated high school with an overall unweighted grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Have at least a 95% attendance record overall for grades 9-12.

Perform at least 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring, of which up to 25% may include job shadowing prior to graduation. 

Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol while in grades 9-12.

Have achieved a score of proficient or advanced on the Algebra I end-of-course exam or a higher level DESE-approved end-of-course exam in the field of mathematics.

If you are looking into going to college, however, struggling with the financial aspects, it is highly encouraged to look into the program. For more information please talk to Mr. McDaniel in room 100. He is the director of the A+ program for Capital City. 

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