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As part of the reading curriculum, students in kindegarten
through the fifth grade participate in the Accelerated Reader (AR) Program.
This computerized program is designed to instill a love of reading in
the student, as well as accelerating his/her reading growth and comprehension.
Students begin each year by taking the Standardized Test for Assessment
of Reading (STAR) to identify their reading range, or Zone of Proximal
Development (ZPD). By reading books that fall within their own ZPD, a
student finds challenge and support while progressing toward greater competence.
Each nine weeks the teacher will adjust a student's ZPD as their comprehension
growth occurs. Students conference with his/her teacher to set reading
goals and strategies for each grading period based on the results of the
STAR testing.
After reading a book, the student takes a computerized test to assess
their level of comprehension. All testing takes place under the supervision
of the teacher on the AR computer located in the classroom or computer
lab. Points are awarded based on the percentage of questions answered
correctly. The importance of doing well will be reinforced within the
classroom as the teacher and student track point earnings. Students may
save their points to earn special privileges throughout the year.
Parent involvement is essential to the Accelerated Reader Program and
the child's reading success. Parents can help by:
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Encouraging reading often and model the importance of reading.
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Conference with your child's teacher and the librarian about the
AR program and how your child is doing.
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Assist your child in selecting books that are within his/her ZPD
and be certain that the selection allows for enjoyment in reading.
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Listen to your child read aloud and reinforce their improvement.
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Accelerated
Reader Program 
