accrued for academic excellence, attendance, ACT scores, and participation in activities from athletics to band, both as individuals and as teams. “It can be anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars per semester, and it’s good for eight semesters, as long as they meet minimum standards,” says Callaway. “They have to complete a FAFSA, they have to be enrolled full time, and they have to maintain a 2.5 GPA, but it’s been great.” The impact is profound, $2.5 million has been corn using donated equipment and labor. The annual proceeds of roughly $400,000-$500,000 fund a 501(c)(3) scholarship foundation. “We are a title one school, which means you have to be over 40% economically disadvantaged to qualify for that. There’s certainly a need, and then you just look at college debt that is, you know, out of control at many times.” Students earn points, which equate to dollars, through a system incentivizing well-roundedness. Points are 4 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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