Syllabus Read 180

📘 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.