Reading is the key that will open the door to the rest of your child’s education.

The goals of the Reading Counts program are simple and truly important:

Promote Reading Reading more books and developing a lifelong love for reading are important to your child’s success.

Improve Test Scores Independent reading has a positive impact on student achievement, which has even been demonstrated on certain standardized tests. The more your child reads, the better your child is likely to perform.

Develop Language Arts Skills Reading develops and promotes comprehension, vocabulary knowledge, and writing skills that students will use in all subject areas. Your child will select and read a wide variety of books independently or as part of a group.

After reading, your child will take a computerized quiz that will assess whether your child completed and understood the book. With help from the Reading Counts! management system, teachers will keep track of every child’s reading and how they perform on the quizzes. Parents will receive updates regarding their children's progress.

Although there will be plenty of classroom incentives to keep students working toward their goals, we need your help, too. Discuss the books your child reads. Read aloud after dinner. Talk about books you’re reading. If you make reading a fun part of your daily life, your child is certain to succeed!