What is AR ?

AR stands for Accelerated Reader, which is a program that tests students on books they have read.  This year we will count AR Points with each child's goal set at 35 points by the end of November.  This is a school-wide goal and there will be a party for those who are able to join the 35 point club!

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WHERE CAN I FIND A BOOK WITH AN AR LEVEL?

Most Jefferson County Public Libraries use AR or grade leveled systems.  When looking for a book the level should be indicated either on the spine of the book or inside the front cover.​

MY CHILD HAS BOOKS AT HOME.  CAN THOSE BE TESTED? HOW DO I KNOW THE BOOK LEVEL?

Students may use books at home if they are in the Accelerated Reader website list.  Students can check this by signing in to AR and entering the book title.  If it does not show up the first time, try putting the author's name in.
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You can also find out the level of a book by going to the website below. Follow the onscreen directions.
​http://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx
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​WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AR?

AR is a way to encourage students to read longer books.  Sometimes Teachers award prizes for the students who reach a certain goal of points during a specified time period.  We will be setting reading goals in January.  We will be using the Accelerated Reader regularly.  You will be able to find out more about your child's reading abilities, strengths, and ways to improve reading.

​WHERE, WHEN, OR HOW DOES MY CHILD TAKE AN AR TEST?

All AR tests must be taken at school.

​There is a very specific web address for our school where students take an AR test.  The student log in is the lunch number and they know that the password is (read).
Go to the 'Places to Go!' page (above).  There is a green button for the AR website.