Reading AR
Dear Parents, Guardians, and sixth grade students,
The following is a list of the criteria for the 2023-2024 school year regarding our Accelerated Reader (AR) program at the Dallas Middle School.
Requirements
· The book chosen, must be on a fourth-grade reading level or higher
· The student must make sure the book they choose is on the AR list
· The AR book chosen by the student is expected to accompany the student on a daily basis, to every class. It should also be read at home nightly.
· Each student must accumulate at least 10 points per marking period (This may take one book or several books, check the books point value on the AR list.)
· The book’s points are earned if the student passes the computerized AR test in school (scoring a 60% or better) Please note that a student can only achieve the full book’s point value by scoring a 100% on the AR test. The computer prorates the amount of points earned based on the test score.
For example: If you take a test on a book worth 5 points, and score and 80% on the AR test for that particular book, the computer may only allot you 3 points.
For example: If you only earn 8.5 points in a given marking period, your AR grade would be an 8.5/10.
· As an added incentive, students achieving 11 -15 points in a quarter will be given a bonus point per extra AR point.
We look forward to a successful school year in all of our reading classes!
Sincerely,
The Sixth Grade Teachers