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Show-Me Scholars

Show-Me Scholars
By:  Jason Lindsey

If you've got a child in high school, Missouri's got a plan for better success after graduation.  The Show-Me Scholars Initiative, implemented by the Missouri Chamber Education Foundation, is designed to motivate students to complete a more rigorous set of high school courses.

"Being a Show-Me Scholar will better prepare students to take on math, technology, and engineering degrees without adding on another year because of remedial classes," said Tim Arbeiter with the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce

The program brings local business leaders into the classroom, where they work with educators to motivate students into becoming Show-Me Scholars. 

Four schools used the Show-Me Scholars curriculum last year and Arbeiter said the program should start in the Cape Girardeau School District soon.  "We are very fortunate that here in Cape Girardeau the school district curriculum matches almost identical."

Even better news, a Show-Me Scholar would have a better chance at getting a local job.  "We would look at providing opportunity for those Show Me Scholars to get awareness if you will work at the hospital or manufacturing firms," said Arbeiter.

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Show-Me Scholars Course of Study

English - 4 Credits (English I, English II, English III, Englisth IV) Mathematics - 3 Credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) Science - 3 Credits (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Social Studies - 3 Credits (Chosen from U.S. History-1.0, World History-1.0 World Geography-1.0, Government-0.5) Economics/Finance - 0.5 Credits Languages other than English - 2 Credits (Two credits of the same language)

Additional Expectations

Complete 20 hours of community service Earn at least a "C" in all Show-Me Scholars classes Finish all the state's requirements for a high school diploma Maintain attendance requirements identified by thier local districts Stay out of trouble. (Students who violate the Missouri Safe Schools Act cannot participate in the program.