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Important steps to maximizing student potential: Take advantage of dual credit opportunities offered during high school 1. Explore postsecondary options and requirements 2. Understand the costs and benefits of postsecondary education 3. Apply to colleges and universities of interest 4. Apply for scholarships (local, state, regional, national) 5. Dual Credit Opportunities Strafford High School offers several opportunities for students to obtain college credit while taking high school courses. These courses are taken during the school day and taught by Strafford teachers or online. Additional information regarding dual credit can be found in the Strafford High School Dual Credit Handbook. In order to receive college credit for a dual credit course, a student will be responsible for a paying a discounted tuition fee to the university/college. This fee is set by the corresponding university/college. The State of Missouri has a scholarship program available for those students who qualify. Additional information can be found at https://dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants/DCDE.php. Important College Information: College Rep Visits - The counseling office will be hosting college rep visits for juniors and seniors throughout the school year. Students will sign up to attend with the counseling office. 1. College Campus Visits - Students are allowed two excused college visits. Forms for these visits can be picked up in the high school counseling office. 2. FASFA - The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is made available each Fall at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Parents/guardians needing additional help are encouraged to contact the high school counseling office to set up an appointment with the high school counseling office. 3.
Honors Diploma A Honors Diploma with the designation of “Honors” will be awarded to students with outstanding high school grades. It will be awarded to students meeting the following minimum standards: Complete a minimum of 27 credits Grade point average 3.0 (non- weighted) or higher with no grade lower than a C- reported on the transcript during four years of high school attendance Good citizen requirement with no ISS or OSS One ISS incident may be appealed to the administration
Missouri’s A+ Scholarship State sponsored scholarship Tuition covered at Missouri Community Colleges and Technical Schools Students must meet the following requirements: At least 95% attendance total for grades 9-12 2.5 GPA total for grades 9-12 Score Advanced or Proficient of the Algebra I EOC Enter into a written agreement with SHS prior to graduation Attend an A+ high school for two years prior to graduation Complete 50+ unpaid tutoring Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol while in grades 9-12 Be a US Citizen or permanent resident
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