Accelerated Reader
Accelerated
Reader (AR) is a program containing assessments that
correspond to many of our library books. Children take tests
based on the book(s) that they have read, giving them a
certain number of points. The points they earn can be used to
buy rewards. The students are able to “shop” three times per
year. Of course, students can save their points till the end
of the school year. Donations of new items or gift
certificates accepted for the “AR Store.” Accelerated Reader
will keep track of each student's progress, allowing the
teachers to assist and motivate students. Listed below are the guidelines.Individual Point Goals
- 2nd Grade - 10 points
- 3rd Grade - 15 points
- 4th Grade - 20 points
- 5th Grade - 25 points
- 6th Grade - 30 points
- 7th Grade - 35 points
- 8th Grade - 40 points
Guidelines
- Students are to take tests only on those books they have read, or that have been read to them in class.
- Students may take tests only on books that have been read during the present school year or the summer prior to that year.
- Students need to read at least one book at their reading level to meet the classroom point goal.
- The individual point goal for the limousine in grades 2-5 is 100 points.
- The individual point goal for the limousine in grades 6-8 is 200 points.
