Library, Testing, and Tutoring

Library 

Ascension has been committed to building an up-to-date library collection, so students always have a large selection of reading materials. 

Our library is made up of more than 7,000 fiction and non-fiction titles that are updated regularly. We use a computerized library management system that handles our check out cataloging procedures. Students visit the library at least once a week, and each classroom also has a large library collection.

Accelerated Reader 

Integrated technology curriculum is the Accelerated Reader System. 

When students read library books, they take an AR computerized comprehension test. This system tracks how well students comprehend what they have read, how much time they spend reading, and at what instructional level they are reading. 

This system has increased both the amount of time spent reading as well as comprehension levels.

Tutoring 

Ascension teachers differentiate instruction in the classrooms to reach students at all instruction levels. For those students who need more one-to-one one help, tutoring is available. A speech therapist and some counseling services also are provided by our area public school systems.

NWEA Measures of Academic Progress, 

Computerized Achievement Tests 

Three times each year, Ascension administers the NWEA MAP tests, which track individual student progress and classroom progress from fall to spring and year to year. Students also take the iLEARN tests each spring.