Throughout the week, over 1,500 first-to-eighth-grade students -- who earned an overall average of B+ or higher in their classes this year, and who receive health insurance through Health Plus -- were recognized and awarded by the Project A+ program.  All children who met the criteria and presented their report card at one of Health Plus’s several locations throughout the five boroughs, received a “goody bag,” including a TOYS R US gift certificate, and a t-shirt. In addition, each child chose one title from amongst numerous age-appropriate children’s books to carry home. 
Since Project A+ began in 1991, Health Plus has rewarded over 15,000 students for their good grades.  Health Plus believes that proper education is an important part of healthy development.  The project‘s objective is to encourage students to recognize the value of school and the long-term benefits of securing good grades.

“I’m happy that we can offer our members – the students and their parents -- an event like this,” said Tom Early, Executive Director of Health Plus. “Supporting our children who excel in their studies is one of the most important things that we can do for them.  Good education goes hand in hand with good health.”