Here are the guidelines from DHE for seniors starting with the class of 2018 that do not meet the EOC score standards:

High School seniors-If you meet all of the eligibility requirements except the end of course exam requirements, you may establish eligibility by achieving a combined ACT math subscore and high school GPA in accordance with the following scale. You may achieve the qualifying score as a high school or postsecondary student.  If you achieve the score as a postsecondary student you may be eligible for an award in the same term that you take the test.

ACT Math Score High School GPA

17 or greater and 2.5 or greater

16 and 2.8 or greater

15 and 3.0 or greater

For a student to be eligible for the financial incentives of the program, students must be certified as an A+ student by the A+ Coordinator at BHS.  To be certified, an individual must do the following:

• Sign an A+ Student contract.
• Enter into a written agreement with BHS prior to the last day of the first semester of the senior year.
• Attend an A+ designated high school for the three consecutive years prior to graduation.
• Maintain a 95% attendance rate.
• Earn a 2.5 minimum grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
• Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring for younger students.
• Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and alcohol, including tobacco.
• Make a good faith effort to first secure all available federal post-secondary student financial assistance funds that do not require repayment.
• Graduates must obtain proficient or advanced on the Algebra I End-of-Course test.

For more information or a full explanation of the above requirements, please contact the A+ Coordinator at (660) 323-5272.