The program's ultimate goal is for students to read!It also checks the details that students remember about the story.  The books are leveled so that students will read books on his/her reading level, books that are not too easy or too hard. The reading levels are color coded on the books for students to easy identify their reading level.
For example, a student entering second grade should check out a book that is on a 2.0 or 2.1 level reading level.  Your child's reading level may be above or below this average.  A student's reading level is determined by the STAR test, which is administered three times per year.  The results will be sent home after each time the test is administered.


In our class, students have the opportunity to go to the library at least twice a week, if not everyday, to get new books. I encourage students to take these books home to read and share them. They should then bring the book with them to school the next day so they can read it again and take a test.  If you have questions about how the AR and STAR programs work, please contact me for a demonstration.

Students will earn recognition in the classroom for every five tests passed with 70% or above.  His or her name will be moved along our AR Wall of Fame.

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