Accelerated+Reader

Peterstown Middle School 36 College Drive Peterstown, WV 24963 (304) 753-4322

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), As many of you are already aware, Peterstown Middle School students participate in an independent reading program called Accelerated Reader. This program allows students to choose “library” books from the school lab to read. As they finish reading the book, they are asked to take a comprehension style computer-based test. Students earn points by correctly answering the questions. Different reading leveled books have different point values. All students are assigned a reading level based on their WESTEST score results. Students may read at or above their level, but not below their level. In the 6th Grade, students are required to earn their points for each 9 week grading period as part of a grade for that 9 weeks. This allows me to document and track independent reading. I have based the grades on a scale that I have attached. Although this has been quite a task in the past, I am looking forward to seeing each student increase their performance with this program! If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please feel free to contact me at Peterstown Middle during 6th Grade planning from 10:30 – 11:30 daily, or via email at any time! Thank you for your cooperation and assistance with helping make this year a successful one!

Sincerely,

Sarah Burton Team 6 Reading/Language Arts