​Banks Professional Learning Communities
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​Backchannel Chat- Collaborative Chatroom
Buncee- Multiple Medium Presentation
Canva- Design and publishing
Chore Wars- Chores become a game.
​Classcraft- A great way to gamify.
Common Lit- Standard-aligned texts.
CoSpacesEdu- Create 3d visuals
Creative Commons- Free images and media.
Deep L Translator- Translator with dictionary
​Doodle- A new way to schedule events
Edpuzzle- YouTube video Ed Tool
​epals- Student Collaborations
Flat Connections- Global Collaboration
Flipquiz- Like Jeopardy
​Global SchoolNet- Collaborative Learning
Go Formative- Realtime Responses
Gradecam- Grade multiple choice tests
Kahoot- Online Quiz Generator
No Red Ink- Uses actual real life texts to teach grammar (novels, mags, and such).
Padlet- Present projects and research
Peer Grade- Allows students to review others works.
​​​Pod-O-Matic- Find Podcasts By Interest
Poll Everywhere- Online Poll Generator
Project Gutenberg- Free Audio Books 
Quick Rubric- Produce rubrics quickly.
​Quizizz- Online Quiz Generator
Quizlet- Summarizing flashcards.
​Quiznetic- Create board games online.
ReadTheory- ELA Source for Paired Readings
Recap- A video response tool 
Rewordify- Clarity and understanding.
Safeshare.tv- YouTube without background
Screencast-O-Matic- Screen Recorder 
Storyboard That- Digital storytelling
Sway- Great for Interactive Publications
Tagxedo- Similar to wordle (word clouds)
Trello- Collaborate with a group
TubeChop- Cut a YouTube video.
​Visuwords- A visual dictionary



Additional Resources Not Highlighted in the Videos Above (New and In-Progress)
123 Apps- Converters for Media
Audio Recording and Editing Apps
Classtools.net- A collection of cool tools that can be used within the classroom.
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CNN iReport- Journalism and Publishing Opportunities
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High School Resources (OER)
IXL.com - Immediate feedback and breadth a major plus, despite emphasis on drills.
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​Kami- Online PDF Editor. Allows you to add audio and video attachments to PDFs.
Nanowrimo- A collection of writing resources and an annual writing competition.
NPR Podcast Directory ​
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Online Voice Recorder- Works in your browser. Allows you to cut and trim recordings.
Online Whiteboard #1 #2 #3- Virtual Collaboration with audio and video options as well. 
​Open Educational Resources
PDF Candy- Convert a PDF to ANYTHING or ANYTHING to a PDF
Quill.org - Let students do the writing to make grammar lessons more meaningful.
​​TedTalks- Vod and Podcasts
​UNC Writing Center - Handouts for virtually every writing issue your students could come across. 

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Video Lesson Webinar- 5 Video Projects for Almost Any Classroom
Wheel Decide- Build then use or embed class wheels.
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Google Education Inspiration:
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
Control Alt Achieve
Learning with Christine Pinto
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Resources to Enhance Learning
​MORE TO DISCOVER (Read On):
​Providing a Foundation for Lifelong Learning
Fostering Responsible Citizenship
​Maximizing Individual Potential

​Developing Positive Attitudes
​Improving Student Achievement
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Writing with Purpose: Personal Narratives by Teenagers
​​Ten Reasons Visual Communication Can't Be Ignored
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3 Tips for Easy and Engaging Classroom Visuals
​Classroom Uses of Flickr ​
​21st-Century Classroom: Differentiating with Technology
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Podcasting in Plain English



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Administration 
Ms. Christine Bray, Principal   
Mr. Mike Brown, Asst. Principal

​Mr. Josh Rider, ASST. Principal 
Mr. Mike Cleveland, Athletic Director
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​Counseling
Mrs. Mary Boykin
Mrs. April Loggins
Mrs. Lynn Suggs, Graduation Coach

Math
Mr. Andy Brown
Mrs. Brittany Brown
Mr. Ryan Griffin
Mr. Alan Hayes
​Ms. Alexis Scott
Mr. Marty Standridge
Mr. Jeremy Steinacher
Mrs. Abby Ramsey
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Language Arts
Mrs. Cara Bray 
Ms. Demi Holt
Mrs. Tracy Howe
Mrs. Brandy Pass
Mr. Matthew Pino  
​Dr. Summer Smith
Dr. Jody White
Dr. Pam Wisecup, ESOL
Administrative Staff
Mrs. Jade Strickland (Admin. Asst.)
Mrs. Connie Giudici (Attendance)
Mrs. Kelly Patterson (Registrar)
Mrs. Kim Miller (Receptionist)

Science
Mrs. Angie Bowen
Mrs. Allison Cochran
​Mr. Kelby Cronic
​Mr. Dean Goodwin
Mr. Jon Lundy 
​Mr. Mike Owensby
Foreign Language
Mr. Carlos Cook
Mrs. Heather Maxwell
Mrs. Betsy Wagenknecht

​Fine Arts
Mr. Michael Boomer
Mr. Jon Congdon

JROTC
Christopher LaFreniere
Raymond Bentley
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​ISS/Alternative School
Mr. Kasey Hanley


Social Studies
Mr. Curtis Chitwood​
Mr. James Dye
Mr. Gary Goodson
Mr. Josh Purcell, website
Ms. Asha Ravencraft
Mr. Jeff Ravencraft 
Mr. Steven Shedd
Physical Education
Mr. Cayman Brooks
​Mr. Peyton Hart
​Mr. Kerry Kidd
​Mr. Jay Reid
​Driver Education
Mr. Rick Tatum


Media Center, website
Ms. Vickie Martin
Mrs. Kim Merck

​Support Staff
Mrs. Sheena Brooks
​Mrs. Jill Busenlehner
Ms. Lorrie Dove
Ms. Breanna Irvin
Mr. Dale Lewallen
Ms. Teresa Royston
Mrs. Denise Shubert




CTAE
Mr. Tony Bedford, (Culinary Arts)
Mr. Chris Crump (Agriculture)
Mr. Will Foster (Business)
Mr. Kipp Jackson (Agriculture)
Mrs. Lara Jackson (Business)
Mr. Andrew Ford(Auto Tech)
Ms. Nikki Jones (Healthcare)
Mrs. Tracie Ruark (ECE)
Mrs. Lynne Warren (WBL) 
Mr. Scott Wheatley (Agriculture)
 

Special Education
Mr. Tony Bowen
Mrs. Wendy Collins
​Ms. Carmen Daniel
Mrs. Jennifer Davidson
Mr. Forrest Garner
​Mrs. Kari Kidd
Mrs. Susan Oliver
Ms. Kayla Parks
​Ms. Shelby Simpson
Mrs. Natasha Savage
Ms. Tina Yonce

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10th Grade Lesson Plan
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11th/12th Lesson Plan 
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Success Team 
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​11th and 12th Standards Breakdown

​GaDOE Standards
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*Here you can find scholarly articles, resource sites, and templates for each of the following scholastic areas.
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​Reading Templates and Articles
DEJ (text analysis)
SOAPStone
Guided Reading
Guided Notes
Flexible Grouping
Reading Choice
Modeling

Paraphrase
Summarize
Graphic Notetaking
Setting a purpose
Textual Connections
Collaborative Close reading
Comprehension checks
Re-reading the Text
Questioning the Text
Think Aloud
Using Context Clues
Activating Prior Knowledge

Writing Templates and Articles​
Outline Format
Student Conferences
Flexible Grouping
Writing Choice

ACE Writing
DEJ Writing
Graphic Organizers
Peer Review
Modeling
Student Examples

Language Templates and Articles​
Embedded Instruction
Think Aloud
Direct Instruction
Read Alouds
Grammar as Inquiry
Grammar Treasure Hunt
Peer Editing
Pre-teach vocabulary
Consistent Practice
Daily Oral Language
Sentence Combining
Sentence Elaboration


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