1. R.E.A.D. at Somerset Academy 4 th and 5 th Period in every class

2. What is R.E.A.D.? O R.E.A.D. is Reading Enrichment Activities Daily O Every day we will work on different activities to help strengthen reading skills O Mostly vocabulary and discussion activities O You are graded 5% of your 4 th and 5 th period class in R.E.A.D. O You will read about the same topic both days but get different information and activities

3. What else will be in READ? O Accreditation Information O As you may notice, there are some posters around the school. These are to help us be prepared for our Accreditation this school year O We will learn more about the purpose and the vision of Somerset Academy

4. Somerset Stands for… O Our Beliefs: O S - Self motivating learners O O - Obligation to all stakeholders O M - Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment O E - Effective Practices O R - Resources for 21st century learners O S - Students who achieve proficiency and exceed high expectations O E - Evaluate continuously and make data driven decisions O T - Teachers who support learning through research- based curriculum

5. Somerset Core Principles O Student learning and achievement is paramount O Effective school leaders O Highly qualified staff O Effective governing board O Safe and secure learning environment O Data assessments to drive curriculum and educational focus O Research-based curriculum O Continuous improvement O Teacher training and mentoring throughout the academic year O Balanced budgets to ensure resources for student achievement and teacher efficiency O Teamwork with stakeholders – community leaders, parents, students, teachers, administration and governing board O Communications among all Somerset leaders

6. Somerset Purpose and Vision O Vision: O Somerset Academy Charter School Chapel Trail Campus is dedicated to providing equitable high quality education for all students. O Purpose: O Somerset Academy Charter School Chapel Trail Campus promotes a culture that maximizes student achievement and fosters the development of responsible, self-directed life- long learners in a safe and enriching environment.

7. Somerset Motto O Collaboration O Communication O Commitment

8. Every Day? O Every 4 th and 5 th period there is 30 minutes before or after lunch depending on your lunch period O These activities are current events that are controversial or may be sensitive to others, so make sure to be respectful of others’ beliefs!

9. Is this reading class? O All classes have some reading and these activities are made to help you in areas you need. O We are all working together to improve and get ready for upcoming tests like FCAT, SAT and ACT. O Do your part and participate!

10. What do I need to do? O Come to class prepared O Have a READ notebook O Participate O Learn something! O Do you have ideas that should be shared through READ? Send them to Mrs. Fye O Good luck, and let’s have a great school year!