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1. Students take the STAR test to help us determine their reading level "Zone". Their Zone is the reading level range that is comfortable for independent reading as well as challenging enough for maximum growth.
2. Students check out library books that have been color coded (for primary students) to help them quickly identify the reading levels.
3. Teachers provide 30 to 60 minutes of independent reading time each day.
4. After they finish a book, students take an AR quiz on the computer. They receive instant feedback on comprehension and are awarded points based on their score and the level of the book. Their goal is to maintain an average score of 85% correct on quizzes.
5. During Accelerated Reading time in the classroom, teachers monitor each student for success and progress through daily logs and conversation.
6. After a student takes a quiz, a "TOPS" report is printed and sent home to parents after a student takes a test. This provides parents with information about their child's progress as well as an opportunity to celebrate their child's success.
7. Teachers monitor students' quiz scores. Average scores below 85% alert teachers to provide help or to adjust the level or the length of books for that student until the average quiz score is back to 85% or higher.

1. 1.  Encourage extra reading time at home. We recommend at least 15 minutes daily, reading with and to your child is important, too.
2. Encourage your child to discuss what they are reading.
3. Talk to your child about his/her AR goals.
4. Watch for the TOPS Reports to come home and praise his/her success and progress toward AR goals.

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