Lincoln R-II School District attained A+ Schools Program status in April 2008. Its graduates can qualify for two years for free tuition, provided the state legislature provides funding, at any public Missouri community college or vocational/technical school.

Goals of the A+ Schools Program: As outlined by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the three goals of the A+ Schools program are as follows:

* All students will graduate from high school

* All students will complete a selection of challenging high school studies with identified and measurable learner expectations.

* All students will proceed from high school graduation to a traditional college or postsecondary vocational/technical school or high wage job with workplace skills and developmental opportunities.

Student Eligibility: To be certified for the financial incentatives of the A+ Schools Program, students must do the following:

* Sign an A+ Student Agreement available in the A+ Coordinator's office

* Attend an A+ Desginated High School for three years prior to graduation

* Maintain at least a 2.5 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale

* Maintain 95 percent attendance record during the four-year high school period

* Perform 50 hours of approved unpaid tutoring and/or mentoring for other students

* Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoidance of the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol

* Make a good faith effort to first secure all available federal postsecondary student financial assistance funds that do not require prepayment by submitting a FAFSA form after January 1 of the student's senior year

The first step toward participation in the program is signing an A+ Schools contract, which requires the signatures of student, parent/guardian, principal and A+ Coordinator, Mrs. Linda Huenemann. It then becomes the responsibility of the student to continue to meet the requirements of the program as outlined in the A+ Handbook to be certified as an A+ student upon graduation.

Interested in becoming an A+ student? Contact Mrs. Linda Huenemann and sign a Letter of Intent. Phone at 660 547 3514 or email at huenemal@lincoln.k12.mo.us