• 8th grade: Eighth grade students hear local business people explain why it’s important to earn grades of C or above and have a very good attendance record throughout high school.
• 9th grade: Ninth grade students sign up for Arkansas Scholars and pledge to work toward the requirements of becoming an Arkansas Scholar.

Arkansas Scholars Requirements

• Make grades of C or above in all academic classes.
• Take the recommended courses to get ready for further education after high school:
  • 4 units English - English 1, 2, 3, 4;
  • 3 units science - from biology, chemistry, physics, and physical science, lab based;
  • 4 units of math (Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II, and one advanced math course);
  • 3.5 units of social studies including world history, U.S. history, civics/government;
  • 2 units of the same foreign language;
  • Complete remaining Arkansas requirements to graduate.
• Complete high school in 8 consecutive semesters.
• Attend classes 95% of the required days. This is an average over 4 years.