Accelerated Reader
The Accelerated Reader program (AR) at Owensboro Catholic Elementary is a program in which students read a book and take a computer-based test. Accelerated Reader is fun for all kids. Each book is worth a given number of points. If they make a 100% they will earn all the possible points, otherwise the points are pro-rated based on the number of test questions answered correctly. Accelerated Reader helps students with reading comprehension.
The STAR reading test will be given once a quarter to determine the student's reading level.
Lists of all AR books can be found below (updated as of 10/2007) and are on file at the Daviess County Public Library.
This school year Mrs. Alvey, Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Hartz will organize and manage our Accelerated Reading Program. If you have any questions or would like to alter your child's AR gaol due to specific learning needs, you may call Mrs. Hartz or Mrs. Warren. If you wish to alter your child's AR goal, it must be done before September 1st.
Goals
4th grade - 10 points/quarter
5th grade - 12 points/quarter
6th grade - 15 points/quarter
Each student will be responsible for achieving a quarterly goal, which will be counted as one reding grade. Once the studnet has reached the quarterly goal, a non-uniform coupon will be issued to be used ona designated day.
Individual Rewards - Extra points earned within a quarter will go towards the incentives listed:
100 points - Take the Afternoon Off - receive 30 minutes of extra play time
150 points - X-Box and Play Station Reward - receive 30 minutes to play games on teh X-Box and Play Station game systems
200 points - Snack/Treat
250 points - Ice Cream Treat
300 points - Free Book
350 points - Pizza
400 points - T-Shirt
450 points - Gary's Restaurant for lunch
500 points - Books-A-Million Gift Card
The school office/teachers will determine the day each reward is given and a coupon will be sent home with the child the day before.
School wide reward
Our school wide goal this year is 25,000 points. Once reached, the entire student body will have a day at the park!