https://hosted95.renlearn.com/39722
- What is A/R?
- How can my child participate?
- Is A/R only for the classroom?
- Where do parents fit in?
- When can we start?
- Is the program the same as last year?
- Who can I call with questions?
What is A/R?
Accelerated Reader is a program that couples students' natural
interest in technology with reading practice to increase their
skills in both areas. Students read books and take short
computer-based tests to check their comprehension. The program
tracks their progress (in both quality and quantity) and awards
points for successful completion of these tasks. Two years ago,
in response to hardware and network problems related to the size
of the program, the PTO invested in an upgrade with two major
benefits; more tests for students and parental access of student
progress.
How can my child participate?
At St. Pat's teachers use Accelerated Reader to enhance
classroom reading instruction. Every teacher uses a different
approach and will have different requirements and expectations.
Your teacher will inform you of when and how he or she will use
A/R in the classroom.
Is A/R only for the classroom?
No, A/R is for any independent reader in grades 2-5 who has
experience with the program. The library is open both before
school and after school daily for student test-taking.
specific information. First grade teachers typically encourage
use as their students' abilities grow.
NEW THIS YEAR!!AT-HOME TEST TAKING!!
Use your log in and password at the following web address and
take tests at home.
https://hosted95.renlearn.com/39772/
Where do parents fit in?
Parents can access an Accelerated Reader parent page to monitor
their child's progress. You should have received information at
back to school night. If not, just contact me and I can send you
the information.
When can we start?
By now your teachers should have notified families and students
about how the A/R program works in their classrooms. If you
have any questions, ask them. They will provide reminders about
how to use the program correctly, talk to students about picking
a "just right book", and discuss goals. Mrs. Lehmuller can help
with any problems you have navigating the web site, or helping
your child identify books that are good choices for him
or her.
Is the program the same as last year?
No, it has changed in that there are no longer prizes awarded by
PTO for points earned. Teachers found that the program was most
successful when it was used as part of the reading curriculum
rather than as extrinsically rewarded enrichment. There will be
some awards, but you will see them later in the year and they be
be rewards for participation.
Who can I call with questions?
Parent contact:
Diane Morais: morais.diane@gmail.com or 704.840.4743
Silvia Skufca: silviaskufca@bellsouth.net or 704.574.4658
Faculty contact:
Lisa Lehmuller 704.333.3174 or lxlehmuller@stpatrickschool.net
