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