Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What will my child miss in the regular classroom when at Title I?
2. Do students receive "grades" in Title I?
3. Why is my child in Title I?
4. Will my child always be in Title I?
5. Does my child have to go to Title I?

What will my child miss in the regular classroom when at Title I?

Your child will not miss any formal instruction when they attend 
Title I class. Many teachers will use this time as a study hall or silent 
reading time for the students remaining in class.

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Do students receive "grades" in Title I?

No. Parents will be given a quarterly update on progress in Title I. Title I 
is not a graded subject and is not part of their regular classroom reading 
grade.

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Why is my child in Title I?

Your child is in Title I to give him/her additional help in the area of 
reading. Students are recommended for Title I services based on classroom 
teacher recommendation and/or performance on standardized tests. Many 
students are recommended for services by the previous year's teacher for the 
current year. This year's teacher may also recommend students. Students are 
also candidates if they received lower than 40% on the standardized reading 
test administered by the school.

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Will my child always be in Title I?

Each year students are re-evaluated for Title I services. If a student does 
not qualify he/she will no longer be eligible for services. At any time 
during the school year it may be felt by the parent, Title I teacher, or 
classroom teacher that services are no longer needed. At that time a student 
will be dismissed from Title I. The majority of the students remain in the 
class throughout the school year.

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Does my child have to go to Title I?

Title I is an additional opportunity to improve reading skills. Students read 
every day and many reading skills are reinforced during Title I time. If a 
parent does not want the services he/she may send a signed letter stating 
they do not want their child to receive the services.

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