Accelerated Reader Guidelines

South Hill Elementary Accelerated Reader Goals

2011-2012

The goal for each student is to achieve a designated amount of points within each nine weeks. The points are determined by student grade levels. If the child earns the allotted number of points during the nine weeks, he/she will be rewarded with participation in a special activity. Although points will continue to accumulate toward the end of year goal, the student must earn the goal points within the specific nine weeks. An average of 85% accuracy MUST be attained and maintained at the end of the marking period in order to be recognized.

Accelerated Reader Rewards

Any student meeting his/her specific AR goal (points plus accuracy) will be eligible to attend the designated AR activity at the end of that goal period. There will be a chart at the doorway of each homeroom. Students’ names will be placed on the chart as they meet their goal. Only students who meet the points and percentage goals for the current period will be recognized. The target goal must be completed in its entirety within one AR goal period.

Accelerated Reader Activity Dates

November 18^th – Wii Party (Students who have met 1^st nine weeks’ goal will participate.)

February 3^rd – Movie & Snack (Students who have met 2^nd nine weeks’ goal will participate.)

April 5^th – Hat Parade & Bingo (Students who have met 3^rd nine weeks’ goal will participate.)

May 29^th – Outdoor Fun (Students who have met 4^th nine weeks’ goal will participate.)

May 31^st – Trip to the Park (Students who have met yearly goal will participate.)

Yearly Goals and Awards

Students will also be recognized for reaching yearly AR goals. Students’ points and accuracy for the entire year are used to determine if they have met their yearly goals. May 16, 2012 is the last day of testing for AR.

·         Students who meet their designated end of year goal with at least 85% accuracy will be awarded a certificate and a trip to the park.

·         The top reader in each class with at least 85% accuracy will receive a medallion.

·         The top reader in each grade with at least 85% accuracy will receive a trophy.

·         The top reader in grades 1 – 2 will receive a $50 savings bond or gift certificate.

·         The top reader in grades 3 – 5 will receive a $50 savings bond or gift certificate.

Parent Resources for Supporting Accelerated Reader

The website below allows you to search titles of books, at home or in the classroom, to see if they have an AR quiz available. Just type in the link and start searching!

http://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx

The website below allows parents to monitor their child’s progress from any computer. Just type in the link and then your child’s username and password. Usernames and passwords will be issued to the students.  If your child does not know his/her password, please get it from his/her homeroom teacher.

https://hosted18.renlearn.com/32703/homeconnect/login.aspx

South Hill Elementary Accelerated Reader Guidelines

2011-2012

The primary purpose of the Accelerated Reader program is to encourage students to read and develop lifelong reading habits. The program has been proven to improve reading comprehension skills in students participating fully in the program.

·         Students must read and answer test questions independently without adult or peer intervention unless specified by accommodations on a 504 or IEP.

·         No movie viewing may be substituted for reading a book.

·         Most points should be earned from books that students have read independently. Students may also test on books used as a “Read-Aloud” by a teacher.

·         Between 8:00 and 8:30, students may test in their homeroom classroom or a supervised computer lab. When classes are in the library, students will also be offered an opportunity to take a quiz. Classroom teachers will offer students the opportunity to take quizzes in the classroom during the day at times determined by the individual teachers.

·         No student may test under parent supervision at any time.

·         Students may only test during the school day between the hours of 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM.

·         Parents are encouraged to check their child’s progress by logging on directly to RenPlace. Instructions are included in this packet in the parent resource section.

·         Teachers should frequently review student progress by checking the Class Summary Report.

·         Please encourage students to read and test on books within their reading range, but do not limit them to that range.

·         Per Mrs. Covington, Accelerated Reader practice quizzes are not to be used as a grade.

·         Be sure to close out the program completely when not testing. Failure to do so may cause data to be lost.

·         Students with IEP’s will follow recognition levels based upon Star Literacy assessments. Case Managers will be responsible for monitoring the students’ progress and ZPD. In order to accommodate those students with IEP or 504 read aloud accommodations, these students may use the read aloud feature.  If this is needed, Case Managers should notify Mrs. West.

·         BOOKS MUST BE CLOSED DURING AN AR TEST!

*****        STUDENTS SHOULD NEVER TAKE A QUIZ FOR SOMEONE ELSE.     *****

*****  STUDENTS CAUGHT CHEATING WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE REWARDS PROGRAM AND ALL POINTS WILL BE ERASED.    *****