| A | B |
|---|
| What is Title I? | Largest federal assistance program for our nation's schools. |
| How it works? | Identify students who have low language arts scores. |
| How identified? | Standarized test scores, teacher input, and grades |
| Are Title I courses same as special education? | No |
| Title I courses at OTHS? | Reading Development, Reading Skills, Literature & Language, Written Communication |
| How is this class different? | Smaller classes, variety of teaching methods and materials, counseling and mentoring, and study skills. |
| Point of this meeting? | Keep a process of communication and cooperation between parents and O'Fallon High staff |
| Parent part | Ask questions, ask to see schoolwork, praise effort, show respect for study, arrange a quiet place, communicate with teachers |
| Keep teachers informed | of events that might affect your child's work or behavior [e.g. illness, death, job changes, etc.] |
| Definition of homework | Always have homework |
| Study Skill Websites | Handout with college study skills websites |
| Strategic Learning | Exposure, Review, Practice |
| Number of Students in remedial math [SWIC] | over 80% |
| Number of students in remedial writing and reading [SWIC] | 50% |
| SWIC Success Center--Problem they see | Exposure only |
| Sleep | 8 + hours |
| My favorite part of OTHS | Culture--cool to be smart |
| What's the point of school? | Quality of life |
| Technology and Internet | Library computer lab extended hours on Thursday--2:50-5:50 p.m. |
| X Drive | Save at school and retrieve at home. |
