AR Information/AR Challenge

 

AR

 

Mt. Carmel Elementary School

Every student at Mt. Carmel Elementary School is expected to read for at least 15 minutes every night and take at least 1 AR test per week. Students are expected to strive to meet their AR goal listed by grade level below. In order for students to meet their AR goal they must read on their independent reading level and maintain at least an 80% average. Following these guidelines will prepare students for state standardized tests and follows the HCS teaching and learning standards.

Grade Level	Goal (End of Year)
Kindergarten	28 points
First Grade	40 points
Second Grade	52 points
Third Grade	64 points
Fourth Grade	76 points
Fifth Grade	88 points

 

Students will attend a celebration at the end of every nine weeks for meeting their AR 9 week goal.

Grade Level	Goals
Kindergarten	7 points each 9 weeks and an 80% or better average
First Grade	10 points each 9 weeks and an 80% or better average

Second Grade	13 points each 9 weeks and an 80% or better average
Third Grade	16 points each 9 weeks and an 80% or better average
Fourth Grade	19 points each 9 weeks or an 80% or better average
Fifth Grade	22 points each 9 weeks and an 80% or better average

 

 

All students achieving their reading goal will attend the AR party in May.

• Students may only take quizzes on books they have read, had read to them by a parent or guardian, or read with a parent or guardian. 
• Students may not take a quiz on a book that has been made into a movie, video, or television show unless they have also read the book.
• Students may not take quizzes for other students.
• Students may not discuss AR questions or answers with other students.
• Students must not reveal their password to anyone other than an adult.

First Time Offense

AR tests will be deleted and the student's teacher will be notified. 

Teacher Notes:

Mrs. Freeman will check classroom reports every 9 weeks and email teachers the names of students who have met their goals for the 9 week period. In order for students to meet their goal, they must have at least an 80% average.