Recapturing the "Joy of Reading"
Accelerated Reader Program at CLCS

The Accelerated Reader Program at CLCS has generated much enthusiasm for reading books for enjoyment! The program was implemented in 1996 to encourage students in remedial reading to read books to and with their parents. The primary purpose of AR is to help the students realize just how much fun it is to read! The students read books with their teachers, with classmates, with parents, and on their own. Each student then takes a quiz to check their understanding of the book. The computer keeps track of each book that the student has read and will award the student points for their work. The program was expanded in 1998 to include all second graders and some first grade students. The program has produced such wonderful results that we now have enrolled all kindergarten sixth grade students.

This school year many changes have occurred in the way the Accelerated Reader Program has been implemented within the school district. Some of the changes include: networking of the program within each classroom, each grade level working as a team to set goals and incentives for their students, and the fact that all students K-6 have the opportunity to participate in the program. This has been a tremendous undertaking but well worth it.

Along with the AR program there are many activities that we schedule through out the school year for the students and their parents to participate in. We would like to encourage each parent to became involved with the development of his or her child's reading for pleasure.

One of the goals of Chautauqua Lake Central School is to develop lifelong learners. Along with this goal we would like to have each student share in the joy of reading.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact,

Susan Teets
753-5800, ex 2224
or stop by and visit me in room B224.