What counts?
SCHOOL COUNTS!
Providing education opportunities for every student
in Conway County, Arkansas
CORE VALUES & CRITERIA
Conway County School Counts instills in students the importance of developing skills and attitudes that help them succeed in the workforce for an improved quality of life. To be eligible for financial assistance, students must embrace the following core values and criteria.
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These criteria correlate with the skills needed in today’s workforce of quality; work attendance, persistence, and goal setting.
QUALITY
“I always give
my best effort.”
Graduate high school with a Grade Point Average of at least 2.50.
PERSISTENCE
“I finish what I start."
Graduate from high school achieving at least the required number of credits.
ATTENDANCE
“I show up for work.”
Achieve a 95% attendance record each year for
grades 9 – 12.
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GOAL SETTING
“I go the extra mile."
Complete the FAFSA and be making preparations to attend college.
School Counts in Numbers
3,400
STUDENTS IMPACTED ANNUALLY
$1.1 M
INVESTED
15
YEARS OF STUDENT IMPACT
1,075
SCHOOL COUNTS GRADUATES
ABOUT SCHOOL COUNTS
School Counts has a permanently endowed fund held with the Arkansas Community Foundation to support post-secondary education for any Conway County high school student who meets the School Counts criteria to attend UACCM.
School Counts Benefits Every Student in Conway County. More than 3,400 students from kindergarten through 12th grade hear about School Counts and its four core values every year from their teachers and the School Counts counselor. Students are encouraged to do their best work to earn good grades, always attend class, do more than is required and finish what they start. These core values will help prepare them for a competitive workforce and high paying job.
CONCURRENT 9-12 GRADE STUDENTS
Students have the opportunity to take general education or technical education classes at UACCM during high school at no cost to the student. This is possible through the generosity of School Counts, UACCM, each School District, Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship, and the Office of Skills Development.
UPON GRADUATION
Conway County graduates who meet the School Counts criteria will receive a $250 scholarship from School Counts. Students can enroll as a full or part-time student. The award is refundable to the student and is renewable for up to three additional semesters depending on students’ continued eligibility.
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An important note to consider: Students who complete an associate degree at a University of Arkansas System community college may transfer to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and enjoy the same tuition rate they paid at their UA Community College! This is a wonderful financial perk that helps students and their parents afford postsecondary education.
