Accelerated Reader
Each trimester all students are required to earn 25 points in our Accelerated Reader program. Points are accumulated by reading a book of choice from the library that is an AR book designated (virtually all books are now eligible) by the orange sticker on the binding. On the inside cover there is a sticker denoting the reading level and point value. Initially for the first few weeks of the school year students may pick a reading level of choice (not below 3rd grade). Once reading assessments are complete then your student will receive a reading level range that should be targeted for book selection. Books can be checked out from our classroom library as well. Some time is given in class to earn points, however, it is expected that students should also consistently read at home throughout the school year.
Once students have read a book then a quiz on the material should be taken. Quizzes are available on the student computers in the classroom and also in the library. Students must read the entire book before the quiz is attempted and there are no retakes. If a student took a quiz in a previous school year then the AR program will block the student from retaking the quiz again. If a student inadvertently initiates the wrong quiz, then he or she should ask myself or the librarian to stop the quiz so that it is not counted against their average percentage for all quizzes taken. Students who earn 85 points with an average percentage of 80% or higher will be eligible for a field trip to "The Rink" on May 25th! The deadline to qualify for this extra field trip is May 10th.
Once students have read a book then a quiz on the material should be taken. Quizzes are available on the student computers in the classroom and also in the library. Students must read the entire book before the quiz is attempted and there are no retakes. If a student took a quiz in a previous school year then the AR program will block the student from retaking the quiz again. If a student inadvertently initiates the wrong quiz, then he or she should ask myself or the librarian to stop the quiz so that it is not counted against their average percentage for all quizzes taken. Students who earn 85 points with an average percentage of 80% or higher will be eligible for a field trip to "The Rink" on May 25th! The deadline to qualify for this extra field trip is May 10th.