
Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate for life so that each child acquires the knowledge and skills to succeed in school and beyond.
Address:
24495 LA Hwy 16
Denham Springs, LA 70726
SEVENTH WARD
ELEMENTARY


Phone: 225-665-5815
Fax: 225-665-7280
Cafeteria: 225-664-7449
Principal: Laura Dunlap
ATTENTION: Our website is best viewed through Google Chrome.
Beginning Time: 7:40 a.m.
Ending Time: 2:45 p.m.
Carpool drop off begins at 7:20 a.m.
Arrive by 7:25 a.m. to eat breakfast.


Accelerated Reader
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Teacher & program developer, Judith Paul combined elements of a book list, a reading point/motivational system, and a brief test to ensure reader’s comprehension.
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Ultimate goal is to encourage higher quality reading and to instill a love of books.
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Program is currently being used across the country and is endorsed by many educational organizations.
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Successfully used at SWE for the past 23 years!
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Students 1st – 5th grades participate by meeting their required goal per grading period in order to receive an “A” (quiz grade equivalent) in reading.
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Students may also earn a prize each time they score 100% on an AR test that is in their reading range.
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Students will participate in a special AR Party/Incentive in the library at the end of each nine weeks if they meet their AR Goal.
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Students select books based on their independent reading level determined by the AR STAR test which is given 4 times a year.
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Once an AR test has been completed, it cannot be retaken. All AR records follow students until graduation from high school.
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To check the AR list, go to www.arbookfind.com. Simply type in your book to see if there is a test available or reading levels and points of books!
Renaissance Home Connect
You may now view your child's AR record from any device with an Internet connection.
https://global-zone50.renaissance-go.com/studentprogress/homeconnect?t=210581
Accelerated Reader 2019-2020
Nine Weeks Deadlines:
1st Nine Weeks: Friday, October 4, 2019
2nd Nine Weeks: Friday, December 13, 2019
3rd Nine Weeks: Friday, March 6, 2020
4th Nine Weeks: Friday, May 8, 2020
Required Goals:
Please check your child’s black library folder to see their independent AR Goal for each nine weeks.
Students will be invited to a special AR Party each nine weeks for meeting their goal!!!
In addition to the AR Parties, students may earn the following
prizes throughout the year:
100% Prizes
Students may enter their name for every 100% they earn weekly. Make a 100%
on 3 tests in one week and enter your name 3 times!!! At the end of each month,
6 names from each grade will be selected to have Literature & Lunch in the
Library!
AR Doubles Club
Students who double their nine week’s goal will receive a certificate, their name
on the Doubles Bulletin Board and a special Doubles Treat in the library!
Special prizes/party for those students who double their goals ALL 4 nine
weeks will be awarded at the end of the year!
AR Trophy
At the end of the 2019/2020 school year, the student with the most points &
highest average in each grade (1ST – 5TH) will receive a special AR Trophy!