Accelerated+Reader

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**//__ 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 books/chapter books per nine week period. The book/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 hundreds of books on the list!) The book chosen by your child must be one they have NOT previously read. They may check out the books during each visit to the library. 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. Each test consists of 5 - 10 points; students must score 80% or higher to receive credit.

**//__ How many books must my child __//****//__ read each nine week period? __//**

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 * //Grading Period: // || // Points Required: // || // Due Date: // ||
 * One || 2 points || October 25 ||
 * Two || 2 points || January 15 ||
 * Three || 3 points || March 20 ||
 * Four || 3 points || May 28 ||

**//__ When should my child read their __//****//__ 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.__

**//__ When can my child take a test? __//**

<span style="display: block; font-family: "century schoolbook"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">There are many opportunities to take an Accelerated Reader test during the day. Students may take a test before school starts in the morning, during recess, during reading class, or at intervention time. It is up to the individual student to choose a time to take their test when they are ready.

**//__ How can I help my child with Accelerated Reader? __//**

<span style="display: block; font-family: "century schoolbook"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">You can help your child succeed with reading by encouraging them to read each evening and on the weekends. Also, sit and read with your child when possible! Reading for 15 – 20 minutes each evening can produce exciting results!