The Accelerated Reading Program is a reading practice program that supplements the guided reading program used in the classroom. The basic philosophy is: the more students read the better readers they will become. The students are encouraged to read books on an appropriate reading level and take a comprehension test on the computer. The student earns points for successful tests and the points may be accumulated and exchanged for prizes or incentives. Students are encouraged and offered the chance to participate in AR. A grade level goal is set for those who want to go beyond the minimum and the incentive is a bowling trip the last month of school for those who meet this goal.

1^st- 25 points

2^nd- 35 points

3^rd- 50 points

4^th- 75 points

5^th- 100 points

**Teachers may increase goals as needed for individual classes**

***Special recognition will be given to the TOP 10 point earners in each grade level***

STUDENT GUIDELINES:

1. Student must have permission to take a test.
2. Student must have book with him/her when taking the test or a note indicating permission to test.
3. Student may only test on a book read this school year.
4. If a teacher reads a book aloud, he or she must give permission for the student to take the test.
5. Students will test on books on their grade level or higher or only one year below grade level. 3^rd-5^th are blocked from taking tests more than one year below their grade level.
6. All tests must be taken independently! Students/parents MAY NOT assist students with test taking for any reason.
7. The maximum number of tests each day is 2!
8. Testing times will be during the school day from 7:15-2:15 for all students.

**IF A STUDENT DOES NOT FOLLOW THE ABOVE RULES OR CHOOSES TO HELP OTHER STUDENTS IMPROPERLY (CHEATING) THE CONSEQUENCE IS TO HAVE ALL POINTS ERASED. THIS WILL JEOPARADIZE HIS/HER ABILITY TO GO ON THE AR TRIP IN MAY.

***I HAVE READ AND DISCUSSED THE GUIDELINES***