Accelerated+Reader


 * //__What is the Accelerated Reader Program?__//**

Accelerated Reader is a computer program. Students in grades 3, 4, 5, & 6 are required to read one or more chapter books per nine week period. The chapter book must be on the Accelerated Reader list that is available to your child at school. The books are assigned point values based on reading levels. (There are literally over 3,000 books on the list!) The book chosen by your child must be one they have NOT previously read. Once your child finishes reading, they will be required to take a test at school. The test is given and scored by a computer using the Accelerated Reader Program. They may receive help from the teacher. I would be glad to read the questions to them if this will make them more relaxed when taking their test. Each test consists of 10 questionsor more. Students must score **80%** or higher to receive credit.


 * //__How many points must my child__//**
 * //__earn each nine week period?__//**

Remember - each book on the Accelerated Reader list is worth a certain amount of points based on the reading level. Your child must earn points each nine weeks to meet grade level requirements.

**//__When should my child read their__//**
 * //Grading Period:// || //Points Required:// || //Due Date:// ||
 * One || 6 pts. (one or more books) || Nov. 6 ||
 * Two || 7 pts. (one or more books) || January 12 ||
 * Three || 8 pts. (one or more books) || March 15 ||
 * Four || 9 pts. (one or more books) || May 10 ||
 * //__Accelerated Reader book?__//**

Your child should read their book at **//home//**, during **//study//** **//time//**at school, and/or occasionally during **//class//** with teacher permission. A large percentage of the reading should be done at home. __The Accelerated Reader book should be taken home each night and brought back to school each day.__