Supplemental Programs

Accelerated Reader (AR):

Smith Elementary is very proud of their implementation of the Accelerated Reader Program. Over the past few years, this program has motivated our students to read while improving their comprehension. Here's how it works:

Student reads a book.

Students choose their own books and read them at their own pace.

 

Accelerated Reader lists of quizes under Language Arts:
http://smithpta.com/SmithElementary_AcceleratedReader.aspx

Student takes a quiz on the computer.

AR’s more than 50,000 Reading Practice Quizzes help you motivate and monitor increased reading practice.

Student and teacher get Information!

Both the student and teacher get immediate, individualized constructive feedback to direct ongoing reading practice.

Using this program has helped us:

Get kids excited about books.

Accelerated Reader (AR®) helps you focus attention on careful reading of books, which improves students’ critical-thinking skills and builds the intrinsic love of reading.

Provides you with reliable, objective information.

Three different types of assessment give you valuable data on students’ reading practice, literacy skills development, and performance on classroom assignments.

Manage our classrooms more effectively.

Teachers who use AR report higher attendance, fewer discipline problems, and improved attitudes toward school.

Help keep each student challenged.

Using AR, you can continually match kids to appropriate books within their zone of proximal development (ZPD). That means you can ensure every student is challenged without being frustrated.

Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Education Program (DATE):

The Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Education (DATE) Program teaches children in primary grades about drugs, how to solve everyday problems, and to make sound, healthy decisions. A specially trained teacher provides instruction four times throughout the year. Lessons are presented through stories, games, discussions and puppets.

Gifted and Talented Education (GATE):

Smith Parent Teacher Association (PTA):

Click here to visit the Smith Elementary School PTA website.