1. The Learning Center at Destrehan High School Lorel Gonzales – Principal Dawn Jacobi – Teacher Coordinator

2. TLC Purpose Extended learning opportunities for all students

3. TLC Daily Schedule Computer Lab 2:30 – 5:30 P.M. Mathematics 2:30 – 5:30 P.M. TLC for Algebra I2:30 – 4:30 P.M. English 2:30 – 4:30 P.M. Science 2:30 – 4:30 P.M. Social Studies 2:30 – 3:30 P.M. Foreign Language2:30 – 3:30 P.M. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

4. TLC Student Attendance Every student is eligible to attend TLC. Teachers recommend students for remediation and/or make-up assignments. Students voluntarily attend TLC. Parents request that their child attend TLC.

5. TLC Individual Learning Plan

6. TLC Daily Schedule TLC tutors and students sign in at 2:30. Students change sessions at 3:30 and 4:30. Bus transportation is provided at 4:30 and 5:30.

7. TLC Staffing – TLC Tutors Teachers certified in core subjects Provide 24 hours of academic assistance daily Provide 2200 hours of academic assistance during the school year

8. TLC Staffing – Peer Tutors DHS students who have expertise in core areas and effective communication skills The goals of the Peer Tutoring Program: –Peer Tutors will serve as positive role models to all students. –Peer Tutors will provide academic assistance to all students.

9. TLC Staffing – Peer Tutors Compensation for Peer Tutors –Peer Tutors are paid $6 - $7.50 per hour. –Peer Tutors earn service hours for NHS, Beta, etc. Provide 6 hours of academic assistance daily Provide over 550 hours of academic assistance during the school year

10. TLC Program Funding Began in 1999-2000 with a $100,000 8(g) grant Highly valued by all stakeholders, TLC quickly became a vital part of the school’s culture. Currently funded by St. Charles Parish at a cost of $70,000 per year

11. TLC Evaluation Data SubjectNumber of TLC visits Fall 2005 Number of TLC visits Spring 2006 Total TLC visits 2005-2006 Computer Lab9069561862 English351410761 Foreign Language389592981 Math207517253800 Science352373725 Social Studies179233412 Total425242898541

12. TLC Evaluation Data SubjectPassing rate for students who attended TLC at least once during the semester Passing rate for students who attended TLC at least three times during the semester English93.5%97.8% Foreign Language95.9%97.2% Math94.2%96.2% Science95.5%99.7% Social Studies95.4%99.7%

13. TLC Contact Information Dawn Jacobi, Teacher Coordinator –djacobi@stcharles.k12.la.usdjacobi@stcharles.k12.la.us Shannon Diodene, Peer Tutoring Coordinator –sdiodene@stcharles.k12.la.ussdiodene@stcharles.k12.la.us Angelle Babin, Administrative Assistant –ababin@stcharles.k12.la.usababin@stcharles.k12.la.us Lorel Gonzales, Principal –lgonzales@stcharles.k12.la.uslgonzales@stcharles.k12.la.us