Leaders are Readers
Reading is a foundational component to building leaders who serve Jesus and the world well. More than ever, we need to develop students into readers who can analyze and interpret the Word of God so they can use it as a plumb line for determining truth. The Leaders are Readers program at The Kainos School was designed to help students master the skill of reading and creating understanding from the written text while fostering a love for reading at every level. This is achieved by a three-tier process:
Academically, our classroom teachers program differentiated reading instruction for campus days and satellite days. We meet students where they are in their reading abilities and strive to help them see growth each year.
The most important step to our Leaders are Readers program, however, is the drive towards creating a culture of reading at our school and satellite campuses. It is our prayer that our students will fall in love with books at an early age. We will have several initiatives that play out during the course of a school year to help us achieve this culture of reading.
Read-Aloud Time
In elementary school, students enjoy regular read-aloud time during the campus school day. Guest readers and mystery readers often join the classes during this time.
Campus Library
We will have a campus library and classes are invited to come and check out books regularly.
Drop Everything and Read Day
Just before spring break, we will allow students and staff to take a break on a Friday and do nothing but read! We will set a campus goal each year and students log their minutes collectively. If the campus reaches the goal, a prize awaits! From pies in the face to head shavings, you never know what we might be up to! Students who read and log the most minutes on this day also are awarded prizes.
