This page will answer questions commonly asked by students and parents.

1. What is Accelerated Reader (AR)?
2. What is the STAR test?
3. How long can books be checked out from Riverside's library?
4. How often does my child come to the library?
5. How many books are allowed to be checked out at one time?
6. What is the Title I Parenting Center?
7. How can I become a volunteer in the library?

What is Accelerated Reader (AR)?

AR is a reading management software used by the students.  This 
program provides teachers with an effective way to monitor the 
students guided reading practice.  At the end of reading a book, 
the student takes a reading comprehension test on the book.

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What is the STAR test?

The STAR test is a timed test on the computer which tracks the 
reading growth of the student.  The result of STAR test indicates 
the student's reading range.  The reading range is then used by 
the student to hlep choose a book that is challenging but not 
frustating. 

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How long can books be checked out from Riverside's library?

Student books will be checked out for one week.  All student 
books will be due on their next library day.

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How often does my child come to the library?

Each class will visit the library for a 30 minute planned library 
time.

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How many books are allowed to be checked out at one time?

Students may check out one book at a time.  

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What is the Title I Parenting Center?

The Title I Parenting Center is located in the library.  The 
Parenting Center has magazines and other information for parents 
to use.  Also, there is a computer available for parents to use.

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How can I become a volunteer in the library?

If you know your ABC's, we can show you the rest. Some of the 
areas you can help are shelving books, checking books in and out 
at the circulation desk, and helping students with the computer 
card catalog.  If you are interested in volunteering, please 
call, email, or come by the library and we will set up a time 
that is convenient for you.
 

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