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A+ Program

The State of Missouri A+ Schools Program is an initiative that allows eligible students to attend a Missouri community college or public tech school tuition free.

General fees are also paid. However, textbooks and other major specific fees are not paid. A+ funding does not cover ANY tuition or fees at 4 year colleges and universities. Funding is not guaranteed and is determined by the State of MO legislature each year. 

 A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Submit an A+ enrollment form (on PowerSchool student or parent portal)
  • Attend an A+ designated high school for 2 years 
  • 2.5 Cumulative (non-weighted) GPA by graduation
  • 95% Attendance rate (cumulative for all 4 years) by graduation
  • Have record of good citizenship including the avoidance of alcohol/drugs
  • Perform 50 hours of tutoring within the PSD (pre approval required) 
  • Proficient on the Algebra 1 EOC (or have a qualifying score on the Math ACT)
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (not required for high school A+ eligibility--required to receive the scholarship at the community college)

Enroll in A+ on the PowerSchool portal: Log into PowerSchool and click "Forms" and then "A+ Agreement"**Students must be enrolled by October 1st of senior year

A+ ENROLLMENT FORM

A+ Tutoring Guidelines:

**You must be enrolled in the A+ Program BEFORE you can begin tutoring. Enroll in your PowerSchool portal OR pick up an enrollment form in the A+ office (E200) . 

**Applying to tutor is NOT an application to enroll in the A+ Program**

  • All students must do the ON-LINE TUTOR TRAINING prior to beginning tutoring.

  • After you do the on-line tutor training, you need to print out the last page and turn into the A+ Office before beginning your tutoring.

  • All tutoring must be done at a PSD school under the supervision of a PSD teacher.

  • All tutoring must be approved by the A+ office.

  • Students must provide their own transportation to & from the tutoring site. 

  • All tutoring must be documented and verified by the cooperating teacher.

  • Hours must be tracked on the GOLD A+ tutoring sheet.

  • All tutoring must be completed by MAY 1st of the student's senior year.

Complete the A+ tutoring training and then make a plan for completing the 50 hours.

*50 hours of A+ tutoring counts for your PHS community service graduation requirement.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING 

 A+ TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES:

Job Shadowing: 12.5 hours of an approved Job Shadow experience can count toward A+ tutoring. See Mrs. Krohn if you are interested in this oppt. (Students must arrange the Job Shadow-but prior approval is required).

PSD Elem/Middles schools: Contact a teacher at a PSD school to arrange for tutoring in their classroom. After getting approval from the teacher, contact Mrs. Krohn before beginning. *All teacher emails are on the school's website on the PSD website.

PSD EL Family Nights: Drummond Elem on Tues/Thurs 6:00-8:00pm. Contact Jezel McCall (jmccall@psdr3.org) Classes will begin in mid September. *Spots are limited

PSD Early Childhood Center & aftercare-Mon-Fri 3:15-5:30 Complete the Google form found below. Email PSD ECC principal, Greg Cicotte: cicotteg02@psdr3.org and complete the interest form: ECC TUTORING INTEREST FORM

YMCA Y Club (after school care) at Parkwood, Drummond, Rose Acres and Willow Brook elementary schools.

Contact: Theresa Corcoran, Youth and Family Director Edward Jones Family YMCA at 314-439-9622 ext 22580 or theresa.asinger@gwrymca.org

The JCC-St. Louis after school club tutoring (Creve Coeur location by Willow Brook Elem) 

  • Mon-Fri 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Contact: Stephanie Rhea
  • Phone: 314.442.3164
  • Email: srhea@jccstl.org

5th Grade Camp Counselor--25 hours count toward A+. Applications will be sent to PHS in January. Camp will be in May. *(Please consider EOCs, AP Tests, Band/Choir/Orchestra evening performances before applying.)

PHS A+ tutors are placed in lower level classes in various departments during the school day. 11th & 12th grade students can apply to be placed as a PHS A+ tutor in place of a class or ac lab. PHS A+ tutors earn 25 hours/semester. (This is a non-credited class). 

*Reminder-if you participate in any MSHAA sponsored athletics or activities, you must have 6 credited classes

2025-2026 PHS on campus A+ tutors apply below beginning May 1st:

PHS A+ Tutor Application

Additional Information

Contact Information

Community Service/A+ Coordinator
Mrs. Rebecca Krohn
Phone: (314) 213-8366
Fax: (314) 213-8651
E-mail: rkrohn@psdr3.org

 

A+ Requirements

Do you want to earn TWO free years to a Missouri Community College?

  • Complete an A+ application (by October 4 of SENIOR year)

  • Earn a 2.5 (non-weighted) GPA by graduation

  • Attend an A+ School for 2 years prior to graduation 

  • Maintain a record of good citizenship

  • Have 95% attendance throughout high school

  • No alcohol or drug infractions

  • Do 50 hours of unpaid tutoring at a PSD school

  • Be proficient on the Algebra I EOC or a higher math EOC (a qualifying score on the Math section of the ACT will satisfy this requirement as well)

  • Complete the FAFSA beginning in December of a student's senior year.

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

MO A+ website

All A+ Handouts and Forms

Complete Tutor Training Online

Students must do the online tutor training!  

  • View the Training Slides: A+ Online Tutor Training

  • Print out the last slide at completion and turn into the A+ Office before beginning your tutoring!!

PHS A+ Tutors (on campus)

  • Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Must have A's or B's in classes in the dept.
  • Must be in 11th or 12th grade
  • Must have an ac lab on your schedule
  • No individual teacher requests--only departments
  • Earn 25 hours/semester

PHS A+ Tutor Application