Library

1. Exclusion List Talk to a librarian to see if current movie books are still on the list.
2. AR Bookfinder Check to see if there is a test on your book. If the interest level is:

• UG (grades 9-12) or MG+ (grades 6 and up) interest level--you can take the test.
• MG interest level (grades 4-8)-- (MG books not available in the STM library require your English teacher's approval BEFORE reading and a NOTE from your teacher when you test.)
• No test on LG books will count for credit

3. If you don't see your book, check the lists of AR Test Only Available at STM.

• List of STM Only AR Tests  (organized by author)
• List of STM Only AR Tests (organized by title)
• These do not appear on AR BookFinder.   For example, all the Mr. Monk books are on this list.

4. Still no test? Email a librarian.

5. Final step-sign up with your English teacher. Books must be pre-approved for you to receive credit, so make sure to sign up at least one school day before testing on the book throughout the quarter and at least five school days before the quarter reading deadline.

How Is the AR Grade Calculated?

Each student must earn 15 AR points per quarter.
Your AR grade is worth 50 points.

• Half is based on the number of points you earn. You must earn the required 15 AR points to make 25/25. These points cannot come from novels assigned as class reading. Partial credit is given
• The other half is an average of scores of all tests taken that quarter, including those tests taken fore an extra AR grade.

How Can You Earn an Extra AR Grade?

Once you have earned your required AR points, you have the opportunity to receive an additional 50/50 or 100/100 during each quarter.

For an extra 50/50 grade: 25 AR points total (10pts + mandatory 15pts)

For an extra 100/100 grade: 35 AR points total (20pts + mandatory 15pts)

Note: You must get approval for these books as well, and you will need to print out scores after completing an AR test before receiving approval for the next. To earn the extra 50/50 or 100/100, you simply need to earn the required points, and the percent correct will not be factored into the extra grade; however, the percent correct will be factored into the 25-point comprehension grade that is part of your required 50/50 AR grade.