The Middle School will be using the Accelerated Reader program starting in the fall of 2015. This will replace the Reading Counts program. This will allow us to create a stronger alignment with McMurray and develop greater consistency. The English Language Arts teachers will give students detailed requirements during the first weeks of school. If you would like for your child to begin reading books over the summer, please refer to the middle school library's website for more information (Click here to access the AR Book Find).

Accelerated Reader Program
The objective of the Middle School Accelerated Reader program is to improve students' reading and comprehension skills through independent reading. Students are required to read books from the Accelerated Reader Book Lists, come to the library, and take a computerized Accelerated Reader test. It is the student's responsibility to find the book, read it, and take the quiz. Students can take the tests during study lab time, before school or after school.

Here are the AR requirements for your grade:

• 7th grade: Seven due dates throughout the year - one book per due date - each book must be at least 5 points
• 8th grade: Four due dates throughout the year - one book per due date- each book must be at least 5.0 Reading Level and at least 10 points