Accelerated Reader Information

Accelerated Reader Holy Cross Lutheran School's Accelerated Reader program combines technology and research to motivate and increase independent reading. The program is simple. The child either reads or has read to him/her a book from the Accelerated Reader book list. The child then takes a computerized test on the book, answering simple multiple choice questions that check the child's recall of basic facts and events in the book. After finishing the test, the child receives a point score based on the difficulty level of the book, and the number of questions he/she answers correctly. The computer keeps track of each student's points, reading level and test percentages which become valuable information for teachers, as well as the basis for various "rewards" at school.

We currently have quizzes for 4,227 books. To make it easier to find books suitable for our students' interests and reading levels, the listing of books/quizzes available have been sorted by title, author, reading level, and book set.

Note: After your selected sort has completed displaying, be sure to check the column labeled "Holy Cross". This indicates the book is available from the Holy Cross Library.

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**Important Information:

  • The Accelerated Reader books/quizzes are grouped together in "sets". Each set has a theme, i.e., Boxcar Children Series, Sports, etc. browse the sets available by clicking on the "Book Set" link above!
  • Once a book/quiz title is selected, you or your child can go to the Holy Cross library and check it out (if available) or reserve the book from the South Central Library System and pick it up form the branch of your choice!
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