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The Media Center is open from 8:00AM to 3:15PM Monday through Friday. I do not charge students overdue fines; however, if a book is lost or damaged, it must be paid for. We are working really hard to build our Media Center with new & current books that students will enjoy reading.
We are fortunate to have Accelerated Reader (AR) in our building. Please read over these guidelines: Every student has a nine-week goal. This goal is determined by their reading range and how many minutes they are given to read at school each day. We do expect students to also read 15 or more minutes at home each day. That will expedite them reaching their goal. AR tests are only allowed to be taken at school from 8 to 4.
The number of points will not be difficult to make, but the most important thing is the percentage correct. The goal is 80% correct overall. To achieve 80%, students do not need to try to test every single day. Instead, they will need to read slowly with good comprehension. You can keep up with your child’s progress toward their goal by logging into Renaissance Home Connect. Once you log in, you can select to have emails sent each time your child takes a test. Forms will be given out at the beginning of this year.
At the end of each nine weeks, students who made their goal while maintaining 80% correct will receive a small certificate & AR prizes along the way. In the commons area, we have an AR Star's Wall of Fame. When a student makes their nine week goal the first time, a bronze star with their name on it will be placed on the wall. The star will change to silver when they make it a second time, a gold star the third time, and a blue star will be added the fourth time they make their goal. At the end of the year, on Awards Day, students who met their AR goal & maintained 80% over all four 9-weeks, will receive a meda and a certificate.
Our desire is for students to read with good comprehension. Reading is not a race. Books are meant to be savored and enjoyed. When students slow down and read, the percent correct will improve.
Let's have a great year, and remember to READ!