NewsPre-K to 8
Students Read at a Record Pace
Jun 1, 1999 8:00 AM
By Stefan Eady - Faculty
Students in the Middle School are reading more than ever, and not just for homework. The Accelerated Reading Program, administered by the Middle School English department since 1991, awards points to students for reading books beyond the classroom.
Participants are required to read at least a book a month in the program, which assigns points for each book read, ranging from five to 30 (depending on length and difficulty). In order to receive the points, students take a short test via computer after they have completed each book.
Eighth-grader Melissa Jarrell received more points than any other student: 531 for the year. Eighth-grader Kathryn Byars had the second most points in the Middle School, 331. Brightman Thomas had the most points in the seventh grade, and Edward Bonnyman had the most for the sixth grade. Over 40 students received 100 points or more.
Participants are required to read at least a book a month in the program, which assigns points for each book read, ranging from five to 30 (depending on length and difficulty). In order to receive the points, students take a short test via computer after they have completed each book.
Eighth-grader Melissa Jarrell received more points than any other student: 531 for the year. Eighth-grader Kathryn Byars had the second most points in the Middle School, 331. Brightman Thomas had the most points in the seventh grade, and Edward Bonnyman had the most for the sixth grade. Over 40 students received 100 points or more.
