📘 Hughes Academy – Read 180 Literacy
Grades: 7th & 8th
Instructor: Dr. Starr
School Year: 2025–2026
Email: Lesliejaninstarr@greenville.k12.sc.us
Room: 107
Course Website: See Hughes Academy Website
📌 Course Description
Welcome to Read 180! This is a specialized reading intervention course designed to help striving readers develop stronger literacy skills in reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and writing. Whether you're building confidence or aiming to grow your skills, Read 180 meets you where you are and helps you move forward at your own pace.
Through personalized instruction, interactive technology, and a focus on real-world literacy, you'll discover your potential as a confident, capable reader and communicator.
🎯 Course Objectives
By the end of the year, students will:
Improve reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary
Strengthen writing through structured responses and evidence-based analysis
Engage in regular independent reading to build stamina and foster a love of reading
Learn to track personal progress using data and reflection
Build the confidence and academic skills needed for success in all content areas
📂 Program Structure
Each week in Read 180 includes a mix of the following components:
🔹 Whole Group Instruction
Introduce key skills and concepts for each segment
Build background knowledge and vocabulary
🔹 Small Group Instruction
Targeted reading and writing support based on student needs
Close reading, discussion, and skill practice
🔹 Independent Reading
Students choose books at their reading level
Goal: 1–2 full books per quarter
Reading logs and short responses required
🔹 Student Software
Personalized, adaptive instruction through Read 180’s digital platform
Vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing skill practice
Students are expected to complete one segment every 15 school days
🔹 Weekly eReads
Every Friday, students engage with digital texts that support reading growth
Follow-up activities to reinforce comprehension and vocabulary
📈 Grading Scale:
A 90 – 100
B 80 – 89
C 70 – 79
D 60 - 69
F 59 & below
GFA: Grade Floor Applied
Your child showed mastery on less than 50% of the information
being assessed, resulting in less than 50 out of 100 possible
points
NHI: Not Handed In
Your child has not turned in the assignment
📚 Required Materials
Chromebook or school-issued device (daily)
Independent reading book (from classroom library or home)
Reading log or journal (Composition Book)
Pen & Colored Pencils
Folder or binder for handouts
Growth mindset!
📝 Assessments & Progress Monitoring
Students will receive regular feedback and data on:
Segment completion and growth
Lexile level changes
Reading and writing proficiency
Data chats will take place quarterly to review progress and set goals
🔍 Expectations & Responsibilities
Come to class ready to learn and grow
Use Read 180 time productively and respectfully
Take ownership of your learning and goals
Celebrate progress—no matter how big or small!
🧠 Our Mission
At Hughes Academy, our goal is to support each student in becoming a confident, capable reader. Read 180 is not just about reading—it’s about learning to think critically, express ideas clearly, and develop a love for lifelong learning.