Van Buren R-1 School District

AAA Performance Incentive Program

STUDENT CONTRACT FOR AAA PERFORMANCE PARTICIPATION

Student financial incentives will be available for the two (2) year period immediately following high school graduation of the class in May. To be eligible, each student must enter into a written agreement with the Van Buren R-l School District during the first semester of his/her sophomore year, and meet the following criteria upon graduation:

1. attend Van Buren High School for three (3) consecutive years prior to graduation

2. graduate with a 7.00 (without rounding) or higher cumulative (3 years) grade point average on an eleven (11) point scale

3. average at least a (95%) ninety-five percent (without rounding) attendance record for the three (3) year period

4. perform fifty (50) hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring for younger students

5. maintain a record of "good citizenship" and avoidance of unlawful use of drugs and alcohol as determined by school administration

6. document good faith efforts to secure all available federal, state, and institutional post-secondary student financial assistance funds that do not require repayment

Upon successful completion of the above criteria the Van Buren R- 1 School District agrees to pay to Three

Rivers Community College, on behalf of each qualifying student, the unpaid balance of the cost of tuition, required textbooks, and fees after all post-secondary student financial assistance funds have been applied. The Van Buren R-l School District also agrees to reimburse to each qualifying student (after July 1 of his/her year of graduation from Van Buren High School) the cost (tuition only) of any Three Rivers Community College course taken while in high school in which the student made a grade of "C" or better.

To maintain eligibility after high school graduation, each student participating in the AAA Performance Incentive Program must during the (2) two-year period of incentive availability:

1. enroll in Three Rivers Community College and attend on a full-time basis per TRCC policy

2. maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a four (4) point scale (Students falling below the 2.5 cumulative GPA will lose the incentive until such time as their cumulative GPA reaches 2.5 again)

I, ____________________________ and I, ____________________________ ______________

Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date

have read and understand the above-mentioned criteria as they apply to participation in the AAA Performance Incentive Program established by the Van Buren R-l School District.

___________________________ _______________ _______________________ ___________

Guidance Counselor Signature Date Principal Signature Date

Expected Year of Graduation ________________