The program is designed to allow students to fulfillll their highest levels of potential and those expectations which they have for themselves. It is also hoped that the decision to achieve the ultimate in the educational process will be a personal choice by the students with the long-term goals of improving End of Grade Test scores and preparing for a successful and productive adult life. The requirements for achieving this honor are very demanding. Accelerated Reader Program Accelerated Reader is a computer software program that allows a teacher to track students' progress in reading. The points offered for reading a book and then passing a test on that book provide incentive to students.
Students read books of their choice and then take tests having detailed questions on the books.
The tests are graded as soon as they are taken which gives the student immediate reinforcement. We are fortunate that we have been able to purchase all the tests recommended for the middle school level. The county public libraries have the HCMS list of Accelerated Reader books. To become a good swimmer, one must swim. To become a good reader, one must read.