Accelerated+Reader

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=**Accelerated Reader (A.R.)**=

Accelerated Reader is a computer program that is used to encourage students to read. Teachers will require students to take AR quizzes as part of their reading or language arts grades. The student will be required to earn a predetermined number of AR points each nine-week period. The students earn these points by successfully completing the quiz. The student is not permitted to take a quiz unless they have a Reading Log signed by their reading or language arts teacher.

Any quizzes that were taken in the past cannot be taken again.

Students demonstrating academic dishonesty in regard to the AR program will face disciplinary action.

== =Accelerated Reader Information for Parents=

Accelerated Reader, or A.R., is a reading program used in grades K-8 to help students improve their independent reading skills. Students read books and login to a web-based program to take quizzes that will check their reading comprehension. The following are common questions that parents have about A.R.:

1. How will my son/daughter be graded for their work in A.R.?

2. When can my son/daughter take an A.R. quiz?

3. Can my son/daughter take an A.R. quiz at home?

4. Can I get a list of A.R. books to take with me to a bookstore or a public library?

5. How can I check my son's/daughter's points?

6. Can my son/daughter earn extra points during one grading period and transfer them to the next grading period?

7. Can my son/daughter retake a test he/she has already taken?

How will my son/daughter be graded for their work in A.R.?
Students expectations for A.R. vary by grade level. Parents must consult their son/daughter's reading/literature teacher for questions about grading.

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When can my son/daughter take an A.R. quiz? Students can take an A.R. quiz during study hall or during class if they have their teacher's permission. They student must have a Reading Log signed by their reading/literature teacher in order to take the quiz.

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Can my son/daughter take an A.R. quiz at home? No. Students can only take an A.R. quiz at school.

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Can I get a list of A.R. books to take with me to a bookstore or a public library?

No. Accelerated Reader is a web-based program, and new quizzes are being added every day. A book does not have to be in our library for a student to take a quiz on it. To check if a book is eligible for A.R., follow these directions:


 * Go to www.arbookfind.com
 * Sign in as either a parent or a student
 * Type the title of the book into the "Quick Search" box
 * Match the book title with its correct author. The reading level and possible points for each book are listed. Do not be concerned if the cover art does not match your copy of the book.
 * If the book is on the list, your child can take an Accelerated Reader quiz for that book while at school.

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How can I check my son's/daughter's points? You can check your son's or daughter's points through Renaissance Home Connect. Go to the attached link and enter in your child's user name and password. If you do not know your child's user name or password, please contact Mrs. Detka for the information. Her email address is: kdetka@riverside.k12.pa.us Renaissance Home Connect

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Can my son/daughter earn extra points during one grading period and transfer them to the next grading period? No. The student is responsible for earning the predetermined level of A.R. points each nine-week period. Extra points do not carry over from one nine-week period to the next.

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Can my son/daughter retake a test he/she has already taken?
No. A test may not be retaken by a student regardless of how long ago he/she took the test or if he/she passed or failed the test.

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