Accelerated reader is designed to be used in complement  classroom reading instruction. It provides a pathway for your students to be masters of their own experiences.  It also lets you monitor and encourage your students as they gain independence and fluency.   Each quarter we celebrate students who meet their goals with a party, favors, treats and PRIZES!

AR develops the ability to read for data, to independently select appropriate titles for reading, and gain confidence. Books are leveled so that students may select titles at their ability level. Students earn points when they test on a book within their range of difficulty (for example 3rd- 4th grade difficulty) they read.

There are thousands of titles available for testing. That means that your student no longer has to worry whether our library has the book or not.  They can take tests of books at home, or at the public library or from books they buy!  Chances are it will be available for testing,  Just click on AR Book Finder and search by title or author to see the level and the points for each title! The AR Goal Setter is also helpful in encouraging you student to set good goals and then plan for success.  Students may not test at home, but thanks to the AR Home Connect feature on our homepage you may check on your student's progress online from home. You don't have to wait for a teacher to send home a report.

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Frequently asked Questions

• When can I take a quiz? Students can take quizzes on line anytime by clicking on the link on our Westmeade Library Homepage.
• How do I log in to AR?  Use the AR link on our Learning Links web page. Each student logs into AR with his or her student ID and password.  
• How many quizzes do I have to take? Each student has a unique goal. That goal is up to each reader, and teacher! AR points from quizzes are used for parties and prizes.  Our AR program encourages Dragons to read and monitor themselves.   They set their goals in conjunction with their teachers or the librarian and read within a range of difficulty (indicated by the color and number on the spine of each book). Our goal is confident, independent readers so that reading is an enjoyable, fun, and lifelong activity. 
• How can I see how my student is doing?You can click on the link AR HomeConnect. where you can see everything your student has done and exactly where they are in the process.
• When will AR begin? Whenever school is in session. 
  • How can I find AR books in the library? Most of our library books are marked for AR with a colored sticker and a number indicating the readability level.. USUALLY the book has the number of points possible one the interior fly leaf.​
  • Use the bookfinder to learn if a book you have at home or from the library has a test!

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End of Year AR Party

Kids work hard all year to attend this very special day!  

Mad Scientist AR Party!

Students made stress balls, 

Halloween ARParty

What could be more fun than Prizes and costumes?