Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader is basically a nationwide reading incentive program that motivates children to become independent readers while enhancing their comprehension. Thousands upon thousands of books have had AR tests created for them. These multiple choice tests determine whether or not a student really read a book. Each AR book is assigned a level and a point value. For example, Jeff Kinney's very popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid has an AR level of 5.2 and is worth 3 points. A general rule of thumb for AR levels is that they correspond with grade levels, however many students read above or below their actual grade level. Other examples include Kevin Henkes' Kitten's First Full Moon. This fairly simple picture book has a 2.3 reading level and is worth 0.5 of a point. The fourth installment of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, is 6.8 level and is worth a whopping 32 points. To read more about AR and useful information, please click the image.
FRA Children's Book Award (K-2nd grade)
This program was designed to encourage young children to become enthusiastic about books by soliciting their votes for the Children's Book Award.
We encourage students to read all eight of the books, but are eligible to participate in a special incentive if two AR quizzes have been taken and passed with at least 80% by end of each quarter. Students who read at least five of the books will be eligible to vote. Voting will take place the week of April 3, 2017 during the classrooms' scheduled Media time.
Check out the list of books. http://www.flreads.org/Book_Award/childrenftpage.htm
We encourage students to read all eight of the books, but are eligible to participate in a special incentive if two AR quizzes have been taken and passed with at least 80% by end of each quarter. Students who read at least five of the books will be eligible to vote. Voting will take place the week of April 3, 2017 during the classrooms' scheduled Media time.
Check out the list of books. http://www.flreads.org/Book_Award/childrenftpage.htm
Sunshine State Young Readers Award Program
(3rd -5th grade)
The Sunshine State Young Readers' Award program presents a selection of fifteen books chosen each year by a committee of Florida librarians. They are chosen for their quality and appeal, and represent some of the best in children's literature today. Students in grades 3 through 5 are encouraged to read at least three of the books, so they can vote for their favorite. Every year, the author of the book with the most statewide votes is presented with the Sunshine State Young Readers' Award.
Students in 3rd -5th grade are encouraged to read or listen to all fifteen of the nominees but are eligible to participate in a special incentive if three AR quizzes have been taken and passed with at least 80% at the end of each quarter. Voting will take place the week of April 5, 2017 during the classrooms' scheduled Media time.
Check out the list of books: http://www.floridamedia.org/?page=ssyrahome
Students in 3rd -5th grade are encouraged to read or listen to all fifteen of the nominees but are eligible to participate in a special incentive if three AR quizzes have been taken and passed with at least 80% at the end of each quarter. Voting will take place the week of April 5, 2017 during the classrooms' scheduled Media time.
Check out the list of books: http://www.floridamedia.org/?page=ssyrahome
i-Ready
i-Ready is our new online program that differentiates instruction for students on all levels. It has a combinatin of both assessments and instruction. When students complete the diagnostic assessment in school, the program will immediately assign online instruction and practice based on each student's needs. i-Ready will allow your child to succeed at their own pace! Students can access i-Ready from home to practice exactly what they need and teachers can monitor exactly what students are doing.
Million Dollar Readers Club
How can you be part of our Million Dollar Readers Club?
You have to have read 1,000,000 words during the school year.
How do we know that you have read 1,000,000 words?
Every time you take an Accelerated Reader quiz, the program knows how many words are in each book and totals them up.
Do you have to read 1,000,000 words by a specific date?
Yes. You must meet 1,000,000 words by the end of February in order to be part of the Year Book.
What are the benefits of becoming a Million Dollar Readers Club member?
You have to have read 1,000,000 words during the school year.
How do we know that you have read 1,000,000 words?
Every time you take an Accelerated Reader quiz, the program knows how many words are in each book and totals them up.
Do you have to read 1,000,000 words by a specific date?
Yes. You must meet 1,000,000 words by the end of February in order to be part of the Year Book.
What are the benefits of becoming a Million Dollar Readers Club member?
- Your picture is taken and displayed on the Million Dollar Readers Club bulletin board for all to see.
- You receive a Million Dollar chocolate bar.
- While reading, you will build vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Our 2017-2018 Million Dollar Readers
Coming Soon!
