The Accelerated Reader Program is a powerful motivator for students at our school to improve their reading skills and increase their reading practice time. Children are matched with appropriate books within their reading level range to ensure they are challenged without becoming frustrated. Since the management system and assessments are computer based, students are able to track their own reading progress.
Incentives are built into the program that encourage students to achieve their reading goals. Each month, students who have reached the milestones for their grade level will “Ring The Bell”. Students can earn bronze, silver and gold awards based upon their total accumulated points.
Awards are also presented to the top student in each class and to the top student in each grade at the end of the year. The students with the highest accumulative points for the year in grades K-3 and in grades 4-6 receive a $25 gift certificate from Barnes and Noble.