A+ Program Becomes a Reality for Butler Seniors

After three years of preparation, the Butler R-V High School has received official notice from the Missouri State Board of Education that it has met all the requirements of the program and is now a designated A+ high school. This means that eligible students will receive a scholarship for tuition at any public community college in the state, renewable for two years.

To meet the eligible criteria, the Butler High School had to demonstrate its commitment to student learning and professional growth in eleven criteria outlined by the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. The faculty, counselors, high school principals, and students each had to contribute for this to become a reality for Butler students.

For a student to be eligible, the student has to keep a 2.50 GPA, maintain a 95% attendance rate, avoid the use of drugs and alcohol, maintain a record of good school citizenship, and do 50 hours of teacher-supervised tutoring in their high school careers. All parents of A+ students must also fill out the FAFSA and apply for financial aid in the spring of the student’s senior year. All male students must register for selective service. At press time, 15 seniors in the class of 2012 had met these criteria.

Beginning with the class of 2015, one other criterion has been added. To be A+ eligible, students must also pass the Algebra I EOC with a score of proficient or advanced. Students may repeat the test annually until it is passed.

If you would like more information on the A+ program at Butler High School, contact Heath Oates at 660-679-6121, ext 258 or e-mail: heath.oates@butler.k12.mo.us

Our thanks to Heath Oates, A+ Coordinator, Butler High School 

These are some of the first group of students eligible to receive the A+ Scholarship from Butler High School.  Front Row (L-R): Zach Craft, Tori Stauffacher, Chelsey Lane, Austin Fix, A+ Coordinator Heath Oates. Back Row (L-R): Corey VanHorn, Kyle Martin, Dalton McGuire, Micah Nisely, Matthew Oliver