Accelerated Reading Program (ARP)
Students are required to read one book each marking period that is part of the ARP system. At the beginning of the year, the students will take a STAR test. It is a computer based test which gives us a comfort reading zone (Zone of Proximal Development) for each student. The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) defines the reading level range from which a student should be selecting books for optimal growth in reading without frustration. After each student receives comfort zone color/colors, they must pick an ARP book from the library which is on their comfort zone. Each marking period, the student must read an ARP book (approved by the teacher) in their comfort zone. An ARP comprehension test must be taken after the student completes the book they selected. After students have finished their book, they may take the ARP test immediately. Click the link below to access the ARP due dates for the year. They may be updated with school closings.
1st Marking Period
*The teacher will select short stories/chapter books this marking period until students adjust to middle school and understand how to take ARP tests.
2nd Marking Period
*ARP book must be chosen by Wed. 10/18
*Last date to take ARP test Mon. 12/4
3rd Marking Period
*ARP book must be chosen by Thurs. 12/7
*Last date to take ARP test Fri. 1/26
4th Marking Period
*ARP book must be chosen by Wed. 1/31
*Last date to take ARP test Wed. 3/14
5th Marking Period
*ARP book must be chosen by Fri. 3/16
*Last date to take ARP test Tues. 5/1
6th Marking Period
*Students will be able to select short stories/chapter books from the classroom
*Last date to take last ARP test Fri. 6/8
ARP Color Comfort Zones
Blue (grade equivalent 1-3)
Yellow (grade equivalent 4-5)
Green (grade equivalent 6-7)
Orange (grade equivalent 8 and above)