STAR Reading and AR Results

Parents,

Today's Wednesday Folder did not have the STAR Reading and AR results because of some technological changes.

First, teachers were issued MacBook Pro laptops in lieu of the desktop computers ("virtual desktops").  Second, in doing so, folders and information were migrated but some programs were not. STAR Reading and AR programs are still on the school's servers but access has not been routed to the teachers' laptops yet.

In the event that the programs are not compatible with the MacBooks, I will have to access the reports solely on the student "virtual" desktops. The problems with doing this are: 1) it's time consuming and 2) printers need to be reinstalled every time in order for reports to be printed out.

Going forward, I hope that Ruskin can subscribe to STAR/AR Enterprise (the online version); however, I know that it is probably going to be cost-prohibitive. The $9.10 per child isn't the issue; it's the $599 upgrade fee for AR + $599 upgrade fee for STAR, $499 hosting fee and a $499 hosting fee renewal. Moreover, it's going to be an on-going (yearly) cost (not sure about the upgrade charges).

I will keep you posted if there are any changes to the STAR and AR Reading program access.

Expect the STAR and AR results to go home tomorrow.

- Mr. Amutan

P.S., Student access is UNAFFECTED as they still can take quizzes and the STAR Reading assessment on our school's computers.