Accelerated Reader

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Parents can log into AR Home Connect using their student's AR username and password. Here you can view your student's AR record, a list of titles they have tested on, and their current certification goal.

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Accelerated Reader is a computerized reading comprehension program. Students read books, then take a five to twenty question test based on the book. The number of questions varies with the difficulty of the book. Each book is worth a certain number of points. If a student gets 100% on the test, they receive all possible points. The points awarded decrease with each question missed. If the student fails the test, they do not receive any points.  80% is needed for the A/R test to count as a passed quiz.

Prior to taking an A/R test students are asked to choose one of the following:

I read this book by myself.

Someone read this book to me.

Someone read this book with me.

At the Ready Reader level, all tests count towards the goal. At the Independent Reader and beyond, books must be read independently (I read this book myself).

It is a BIG DEAL when a child becomes an Independent Reader and we are making progressive strides in developing life-long  lovers of reading. Certificates documenting their level of achievements will be awarded each marking period at the awards' assembly sponsored by the PTO.  The certificate is signed by the principal, the librarian, and your student's classroom teacher. 

AR Levels:

Ready Reader                      Accumulate 5 AR points on books Read To,     

                                                   Read With and/or Read Independently.

Independent Reader--       Read independently and pass the AR tests  

                                                   for 3 books, level 1.2 or higher and

                                                   accumulate a total of 10 points (may include

                                                   Read To and Read With, any level).

Rising Reader                     Read independently and pass the AR tests for

                                                   3 books, level 1.6 or higher and accumulate

                                                   a total of 10 points independently (Read Myself).

Super Reader                      Read independently and pass the AR tests for 3

                                                   books, level 2.0 or higher, worth at least 1 point.

Advanced Reader              Read independently and pass the AR tests

                                                    for 3 books, level 3.0 or higher, worth at

                                                    least 2 points.

Star Reader                          Read independently and pass the AR tests for 3

                                                    books, level 4.0 or higher, worth at least 4 points.

Classic Reader                     Read independently and pass the AR tests

                                                    for 3 books, level 6.0 or higher, worth at least 7 points. 

***BONUS***

Any student who accumulates 300 or more AR points in one school year will receive $50 in cash!