Parkway South High School A+ Program

The A+ Program was started by the Outstanding Schools Act of 1993 as an incentive for improving Missouri's high schools.  

Additional Information:

• A+ Program Information Night
• Parent Informational Powerpoint
• A+ Participation Agreement
• 4 - Year Scholarships Available
• DESE Fact Sheet
• Mrs. Belding PT Conference Schedule

Goals of the A+ Program:

• All students graduate high school
• All students complete high school studies that are challenging and that have identified learner expectations
• All students proceed from high school to college, post-secondary vocational/technical school, or a high wage job

Participating High Schools are encouraged to:

• Reduce the dropout rate
• Raise academic expectations by eliminating general track courses
• Provide career pathways for all students
• Work closely with business and educational leaders to better prepare students for their lives after graduation

Student Eligibility:

• Enter into a written agreement with Parkway South High School prior to graduation
• Attend an A+ designated high school for three consecutive years immediately prior to graduation
• Graduate with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale (grades 9-12)
• Have an overall attendance rate of 95% or higher (grades 9-12)
• Perform and document 50 hours of unpaid, district supervised tutoring
• Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and alcohol
• Make a good faith effort to secure federal aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Register with the Selective Service (males only)
• Students who meet or exceed these requirements will be eligible to attend a Missouri public community college or vocational/technical school tuition-free.  A student is eligible to access the A+ funds for 4 years after their graduation date.  Other Missouri post-secondary institutes also offer financial incentives.