SCHOLASTIC 180: Sixth, seventh and eighth graders benefit from new program

 Thanks to the collaborated efforts between the reading department and Teresa Winnie, Taylor’s assistant superintendent, the sixth, seventh and eighth grades have a wonderful new reading program for students who fall below grade level requirements in reading.    

We are very fortunate to be using Scholastic 180, a researched-based program developed by the Scholastic Corporation. 

Students come to class eager to participate and learn.  One of the reasons for this is the incorporation of technology.  Students use IPads on a regular basis for reading lessons, spelling, writing, evaluation as well as reading for enjoyment.  The libraries available to the students are varied and vast to provide topics students will enjoy.

Another aspect of the program that entices children is the pace at which they can progress.  While each student has the advantage of working at their optimum rate, many activities are occurring in the classroom at any given time.  After a whole group activity, students rotate from one area to another, such as; small group instruction with the teacher, independent reading, and working on the Ipad.

In addition, the teachers in these classrooms have the ongoing benefit of a trainer from Scholastic who visits on a regular basis for continued training.  These experiences are essential to comprehending all the uses and benefits of the program.

Mary Francis
Reading Enrichment
Sixth Grade Academy