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A+ Tutor Training Francis Howell Central

The A+ Program at Francis Howell Central offers state-paid assistance for higher education. Requirements include GPA, attendance, tutoring, good citizenship, and FAFSA completion. Responsibilities and guidelines for tutors are outlined to maintain program integrity.

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A+ Tutor Training Francis Howell Central

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  1. A+ Tutor TrainingFrancis Howell Central Fall 2019

  2. What is the A+ Program? • Students who graduate from a designated A+ School and meet all the requirements, may qualify for state-paid assistance to attend any public community college or technical school in the state of Missouri.

  3. What are the requirements? • Attend a designated A+ School for three consecutive years prior to graduation. • GPA= 2.5+ at graduation (unweighted and cumulative) • Have 95%+ attendance record (cumulative) • Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring on Francis Howell School District premises. • Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and alcohol. • Complete the FAFSA form your senior year. (Federal Application for Free Student Aid.)

  4. What are the requirements? • Earn a Proficient or Advanced on the Algebra 1 EOC or… • Earn a 17 on the ACT Math Subsection or • Earn a Proficient/Advanced on a higher level Math EOC

  5. A+ 50 HOUR TUTORING REQUIREMENT • All tutoring assignments must be arranged and approved through Mr. Bailey • All tutoring must be school sponsored and supervised by a school official on district premises. • The student must maintain an hour log sheet for all hours to receive credit.

  6. Log Sheets • Include length of tutoring for each date worked • Include signature by tutoring supervisor for each date logged. • Complete in permanent ink • Turn in to Mr. Bailey or Mrs. Lipin in the Guidance Office when completed.

  7. Each tutoring student should sign in on the sign-in sheet provided at each school. This is important, in case you were to lose your tutoring log sheet. • Should an emergency arise and you can not make your assignment that day, you must notify the teacher or supervisor at your tutoring site. • The 50 hour tutoring requirement must be met by January 1st of your senior year in order to be A+ certified. • All students must complete their hours during the semester assigned or face removal from the A+ program.

  8. Responsibilities of Tutor • Work with a positive attitude, be a good listener, and establish a good rapport with your students. • Do not have physical contact with the students. • Remember your role. • Be sensitive to the special needs of all students and respect confidentiality.

  9. Confidentiality • NEVER use the name of a student in public • NEVER Circulate printed class list with student names. • NEVER discuss the progress of any student with anyone other than the student without the consent of the student. • NEVER provide anyone with student schedules or assist anyone other than school employees in finding a student. • MANDATORY REPORTING: any information a student gives you that involves harm to themselves or others, report to supervisor immediately!

  10. Dress Appropriately • Tutors can wear either A+ t-shirt, any FHC shirt, or black shirt every time they work. • Crop tops, bare midriffs, low cut necklines, spaghetti straps, excessive short skirts or shorts, excessively slashed/cut/holey clothing, and sheer fabrics will not be permitted for either male or females. • Student dress should be in good taste. You are in a leadership position and kids will look to you as a role model.

  11. Be Professional • Do not arrive at your tutoring site smelling of tobacco and/or smoke. • Only assigned tutors are allowed to work. Please do not bring your friends! • Use appropriate language!! • Do not use your cell phone while tutoring. • Do not have physical contact with the children. • Follow the Francis Howell Central High School Code of Student Conduct. • Remember you represent Francis Howell Central High School. Make us proud of you!

  12. If complaints are filed against a student the following will occur: • First offense.- Conference with student. • Second offense.- Conference with student and parent. • Third offense.- Removal from the A+ program. • If the Tutoring Site asks you not to come back you will face removal from the A+ Program.

  13. Evaluation • All tutors will be evaluated at their site • Poor evaluations will result in removal from site and likely removal from the A+ program. • Use A+ hours for only one program. Do not use A+ hours as National Honor Society, community service hours. • Remember to have fun!

  14. Placement Options • Daily After School at Elementary, Middle schools • Elementary Vacation Stations after school and during breaks • FHC, Saeger during the school day

  15. Daily After School Option • Must be able to go almost every day of the week for at least an hour, or go enough days to average 4-5 hours per week • Some schools do not have hours that allow for this

  16. Vacation Station • Elementary before and after school program. • More flexible hours • Open during Fall, Christmas, Spring, and Summer breaks

  17. FHC/Saeger Middle • Help in classrooms during the school day • Must have a study hall available during the day in order to complete hours • Good option for students involved in after school activities • Students must fill out an A+ Tutor request form to be in an FHC classroom.

  18. Senior Mentoring • Another option - Apply to be a Senior Mentor. • You would help in a Success Math, Science, or English class daily at FHC as part of your school schedule. • You must commit to mentoring for the full school yr. • Mrs. Ahearn in guidance has the applications. They are due in February (this won’t work for seniors who haven’t signed up yet). • Applicants are selected based on grades, attendance, teacher recommendation, and a short interview. • No tutoring paperwork is submitted if you choose this option!

  19. A+ Tutoring forms are due Friday, Aug. 23rd!

  20. School Listings, Times & Telephone numbers (during the school year) • Castlio 9:10-4:05 636-851-4300 • Central 8:20-3:14 636-851-5700 • Fairmount 8:20-3:15 636-851-4500 • Warren 9:15-4:05 636-851-6100 • Saeger 8:25-3:15 636-851-5600 • FHC 7:20-2:20 636-851-4600 • All A+ tutoring assignments must be coordinated through Mr. Bailey at FHC (636) 851-4632.

  21. Requesting a Placement • Make note of what days you can work as well as hours • Keep your schedule consistent (every Tues/Thurs, etc.) • Remember to ask for a break placement early as those spots fill up. • Make sure to treat this like your job! Call in if you can’t make your scheduled time.

  22. Signups • Students may sign up for A+ Tutoring for fall 2019 using the following Google Form link: https://tinyurl.com/fhctutoring

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