Brigadoon is a school that encourages student achievement by actively involving children in learning, setting high expectations and involving parents in their children s education. We believe that student success cannot happen without our community s commitment to all children and their learning. Our ongoing goal has been to improve reading comprehension and fluency. Through teacher training and the adoption of the Reading Renaissance Program and Accelerated Reader as our school wide design model, we have seen extraordinary changes in our reading attitudes.
Students have more designated time to read in class.
Upon completing a book, the student takes a test to assess comprehension. Points are earned based on the complexity of the book and the score of the test. As the children earn points they collect beads as part of a necklace they will take home at the end of the year. In addition children are recognized as they earn levels of achievement by earning points and reading more difficult material. This program is made possible from a grant.