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 to determine the student's reading level.
Lists of all AR books can be found below (updated as of August 2009) and are on file at the Daviess County Public Library.
This school year (2010-2011) Mrs. Alvey, Mrs. Warren and the Title I teacher will be organizing and managing our Accelerated Reading Program. If you have any questions concerning the program, you may call on of them.
GOALS
4th Grade – 10 points
5th Grade – 12 points
6th Grade – 15 points
Each student will be responsible for achieving a quarterly goal, which will be counted as one reading grade. Once the student has reached their quarterly goal, he/she will receive the following rewards:
QUARTERLY REWARDS
Only those students who reach their quarterly goal will receive the rewards listed below.
 Quarter 1 Reward – Double Recess |
 Quarter 2 Reward – Yule Ball |
 Quarter 3 Reward – Beach Party |
 Quarter 4 Reward – Panther Creek Park |
Quarterly goals must be reached by the following dates:
(Dates are subject to change depending on number of snow days)
First Quarter Cut-Off – October 4
Second Quarter Cut-Off – December 13
Third Quarter Cut-Off – March 7
Fourth Quarter Cut-Off – May 16
CLASS REWARDS
The grade level with the highest per student average for each quarter receives a non-uniform day.
HUNDRED POINT CLUB
Once a student reaches the Hundred Point Club, he/she will be recognized and featured in the monthly newsletter.
A student will earn a non-uniform day each time a point club is reached. 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.
HALFWAY THERE CLUB
A student will earn a half non-uniform day (uniform bottoms with non-uniform top) when they have reached 50 points.