Accelerated Reading- A.R.

by Rachel Basham

September 28, 2009

Classroom Goals:

First Quarter = 7 points

Second Quarter = 8 points

Third Quarter = 9 points

Fourth Quarter = 9 points

Party Goals

First quarter = 12 points

Second Quarter = 13 points

Third Quarter = 14 points

Fourth Quarter = 14 points

A.R. Guidelines

1. Students select a book within their STAR reading level. Each student will receive a book mark with their tested level.

2. Tests on books checked out in the library take precedence first.

3. Students are permitted to take one test per day.

4. Students must read a minimum of 15 minutes per night. Parents are encouraged to note time spent reading in student assignment books and sign it daily.

5. Students who do not reach half the stated classroom goal points by midterm will read during recess time.

6. For each point below classroom goal not earned, 10% will be deducted from their A.R. grade. For example, a student would earn a 70% if he/she earned 4 points out of 7.

7. If the A.R. classroom goal is not earned for a particular quarter, a student can not earn an "A" in Reading. In essence, not meeting the classroom goal usually results in a whole letter grade drop in their Reading grade.

8. Once students earn their party goal points, they can read any book they choose.