We will assess your child to determine their Guided Reading level. In the beginning of the year, level S is on grade level. In the winter, level U is on grade level, and in June it's level V.
This is different from what your child is used to. Historically, Arlington has used the DRA system to test fluency and a few years ago they added iReady for comprehension assessments. The Teacher's College of Reading & Writing determines just right books for children based on their fluency and comprehension. We piloted this in 2018-2019 and learned that students who read at their level and with stamina can jump 1-3 levels during the year.
This is different from what your child is used to. Historically, Arlington has used the DRA system to test fluency and a few years ago they added iReady for comprehension assessments. The Teacher's College of Reading & Writing determines just right books for children based on their fluency and comprehension. We piloted this in 2018-2019 and learned that students who read at their level and with stamina can jump 1-3 levels during the year.