7th+Grade+Regular+English+AR+Guidelines

** AR Guidelines ** ** 2012-2013 ** 1. Seventh grade English students are required to read and take quizzes on one or two AR books whose points possible (not points earned) add up to 15 points. Practically, this means that students may read one (1) book that’s worth 15 or more points or two (2) books that add up to 15 or more points. However, what students may not do is read three (3) or more short books that, all together, add up to 15 points. Only books that are at a 5.0 reading level or above will be accepted.
 * Seventh Grade Regular English **

2. The average of the student’s score on the quizzes counts as a test grade. That means that a student’s AR grade is NOT solely based on completing the required number of points. Rather, the grade is based on the actual scores the student makes on the quizzes. For example, a student might read one book that is worth 8 points and is at a 5.5 reading level and another book that is 7 points and is at a 5.6 reading level. If the student earns an 8/10 on the first quiz and a 10/10 on the second quiz, the student’s AR grade for the quarter will be a 90%.

*If a student reads one or two books but the points possible don’t add up to 15, or the books are not at an acceptable reading level, points will be deducted from the grade at my discretion.

3. Once a student has completed these requirements, he or she is welcome to read and test on additional books at any reading level for extra credit. A student who completes these requirements while reading at least 20 points during the quarter (essentially an extra AR book) is eligible for a bonus: a 3% bump of their AR grade. Students who meet these same conditions while reading 30 points or more will receive a 5% bump to their AR grade. No extra credit is given for failing quiz grades. The maximum AR score I will award any student is 102%.

4. AR reading is independent reading. Students will not receive AR credit for a book being read in English or for any other class without prior teacher permission.

5. AR requires organization and discipline. Look at yourself honestly: If you feel like you will struggle to read independently outside of the demands of class please COME SEE ME EARLY IN THE QUARTER! Together, we will sit down and map out a reading schedule for you. :o)

6. Do you work hard to complete your AR reading and then struggle on the tests? Come ask me about the AR book report option. :o)