Accelerated Reader

The purpose of the program is to motivate and build enthusiasm so children will want to read. We hope to create an excitement about books and reading that will last a lifetime. As students participate in the A.R. program and we see how well they do on the quizzes, we gain valuable information about their reading abilities and what we can do to help them. Students end up reading a wide variety of literature. Increased time spent reading contributes to an increase in test scores.

The school website Destiny site has a list of the books we have Accelerated Reader quizzes for. The books are identified by readability level.

Parents can encourage their children to read every night at home. Parents can also contribute to the program by reading aloud to their children. Children are very capable of enjoying books above their reading level when they are read to them by parents and teachers. The students will receive a weekly A.R. grade according to their percentage of the goal met.

Please encourage your child to read 30 minutes or more daily.

Nightly Reading Requirement

Reading between home and school is an important part of a reading program. The children are polishing their skills as readers, therefore it is imperative that they read, read, and read some more! Consistent daily reading will expose children to various authors’ styles and will improve fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. My main goals are that the children become fluent readers, choose to read for both information and pleasure, and develop a passion and love for reading.

We all know the old adage, practice makes perfect. Nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to becoming a fluent reader. A fluent reader is one who reads at a steady pace with accuracy, understanding and expression.

When choosing a book it is important to pick material that is at the child's independent reading level so that it can be read with ease. The last thing we want to happen during independent reading is for the child to become frustrated because a book is too difficult. This will lead to resistance when it is time to read.

The children are expected to read at least 30 minutes each night, Monday through Friday. An important part of the BEE Book houses the nightly reading log materials.

We are made whole by books,
 as by great spaces and the stars.
 ~Mary Carolyn Dewies