Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
What is the AR requirement in second grade?
Each student will be given an individual goal this year, based on his or her current level. Specific details will be provided shortly.Back to Top
Can my child use books from the public library as AR books?
Yes, as long as they are *the appropriate level for your child -and- *we have the accompanying test in our database.Back to Top
Studies have shown that when a child reads a million words on his/her independent reading level, that his/her reading level and vocabulary increases by one complete grade level. The number of books to achieve this depends on the reading level. Since easier books are shorter with fewer words and more pictures, it takes more books to read the approximate million word goal. Upper grade books have more words and fewer pictures, so it doesn't take as many books. For second grade, children are required to read 125 books to reach 'Millionaire' status. Students are to record every book they read, each time they read it, on the book log provided by the teacher. When the log is complete, students may turn it in to receive credit. When it is documented that a student has read 125 books, he/she will be added to our 'Wall of Frames' outside the cafeteria which highlights our successful readers.Back to Top
Can the books my child reads for AR count towards the millionaire goal?
Yes, just list the title on the reading log each time the book is read.Back to Top
Spelling tests and Reading Comprehension tests are always given on Fridays. Phonics and Math tests are given every five lessons, so the days the tests will fall on vary. Social Studies and Science tests occur at the end of each three week unit. Grammar tests occur whenever we have completed and adequately reviewed the material to be tested. For all of these, the testing day will vary. Most tests are announced by way of each student's assignment book and are listed on the web site homework page about a week in advance.Back to Top