On the FCAT Writing test, students receive a prompt on a particular topic and are given 45 minutes to organize and write a five-paragraph essay. With the adoption of a new science series in Alachua County, students are enjoying the challenge and fun of hands-on learning. Accelerated Reader is a computer assisted reading program that enhances the existing reading program by allowing students to choose books from a wide variety of genres. After a student finishes reading a book, they can take a test about the book on the computer. If the test is mastered, the student earns points based on the difficulty of the book.
Students work toward monthly and yearly point totals.
Rewards are presented at the end of the month based on the number of points students have earned.