Agreement for Success
Maintaining a Scholarship
In order to receive and maintain a scholarship, HFS Chicago Scholars must abide by the 14 point Agreement for Success. These commitments are essential to the scholarship program, and they ensure that every HFS Chicago Scholars reaches his or her potential.
Agreement for Success
I will work to the best of my ability to excel in the classroom, to maintain a level of excellence and positive attitude, and to be a leader in and out of school.
I will maintain a B grade point average.
I will not receive any D’s or F’s. All grades lower than a C must be made up in summer school.
I will maintain a study schedule, complete all assignments, and attend all required classes.
I will not be tardy or absent more than 3 times in a semester or have any disciplinary problems.
I will maintain an active and consistent relationship with my assigned mentor.
I will attend all required meetings with my Director of Academics.
I will actively participate in HFS programming including required and optional events.
I will perform a minimum of 40 hours of documented community service each year.
I will attend all required ACT and/or SAT Prep classes during junior year.
I will complete at least six college applications during my senior year.
I will become involved in school and/or non-school extracurricular activities in which I am interested.
I will meet with my school counselor on a regular basis.
I will abide by the HFS college continuum: 4 years English; 3 years Math; 2 years Science; 2 years Social Studies; 2 years Foreign Language; 1 year Computer; 1 year P.E.; 1 semester Speech; 1 year Art / Music; and 3 years Elective.
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