TAR/MID/SEC: Free incentives for Accelerated Reader

[Angela OKane <AOKane@USD232.ORG>]

I have searched and searched the archives for this information but cannot =
come up with anything.  My middle school is making (in my humble opinion) =
an exciting change within the Accelerated Reader program.  Rather than =
focusing on and rewarding students for points earned, we are focusing on =
rewarding for percentage of goal met.  This way, the low readers can =
obtain the same incentives as the high readers - a great way to ensure =
equality amongst students.

However, what this also means is that we will be giving out many more =
incentives.  We are looking for freebie incentives that we can give the =
students, such as a free hall pass, a free tardy pass, a free day to set =
his/her own schedule, etc.   We are doing this not only to conserve money, =
but to also shy away from the materialism of the program.  I know there =
are many things you can give away for free for elementary students, but =
middle schoolers are a tougher crowd.  Any ideas?  Thank you so much!

Angela Vietti O'Kane
Media Specialist
Monticello Trails Middle School
Shawnee, KS 66226
aokane@usd232.org
(913) 422-1100

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