As an elementary student, I remember thinking that high school kids were so cool. They were so big, wore such cool clothes, played sports that had the whole community talking, and seemed like minor celebrities. I would have given just about anything to be noticed by a high school kid when I was in 2nd or 3rd grade. Here at Winston High School, we have a program that insures that happens regularly. 
The A+ Program is a state funded program that awards graduating seniors with 2 years of tuition at a junior college or qualifying technical school in the state if they meet certain standards of behavior, attendance, and mentoring. The students at Winston have been busy holding Thursday night tutoring sessions for our middle school and elementary students. The sessions occur after school on Thursdays and give the younger students a chance to learn from our high school students. The primary focus is on academics, but the connections made can also help teach important social and life lessons to the younger students.This is truly a win-win program. Younger students get help in academics, and older students earn college tuition. One added benefit is the learning that occurs among our high school students. By being positive role models for the younger students they learn a lot about themselves and who they want to become. The A+ Program is another reason why, It is a Great Day to be a Redbird!
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