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    Online Reading

      eBooks/eLibrary

    With internet access, students can read over 600 eBooks through the SMS Destiny Library Catalog. Simply click the link below and type "ebooks" in the search box. Once an eBook has been selected, click "open" and use the following credentials:

    Username: smspartans

    Password: ebooks

       https://saralandcity.follettdestiny.com/common/welcome.jsp?context=saas67_0102051.

       

      MyOn  

    Renaissance myON® Reader is a student-centered, personalized literacy environment that gives students access to more than 6,000 enhanced digital books. SMS students have access to Renaissance myON through their Clever account. myOn is now accessed through Renaissance/Accelerated Reader in Clever. 

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    Research

    Alabama Virtual Library

    AVL is a database created for educational research. It is sponsored by the Alabama State Legislature. AVL does not require a username or password to access the program.  This program is taught to all students in the library.

    http://www.avl.lib.al.us/

    Son of Citation Machine

    Citation machine helps students and professional researchers to properly credit the information that they use. Its primary goal is to make it so easy for student researchers to cite their information sources, that there is virtually no reason not to -- because...SOMEDAY THE INFORMATION THAT SOMEONE ELSE WANTS TO USE... WILL BE YOURS!

    http://citationmachine.net/index2.php 

    Dictionary

    Dictionary.com provides reliable, free online access to millions of English definitions, synonyms, spelling, audio pronunciations, example sentences, and translations for all of our Spanish students.

    http://dictionary.reference.com/

     

    Renaissance and Renaissance Home Connect

    Renaissance / Accelerated Reader

    Students may take A.R. test from school or home between 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Monday - Friday.

    https://global-zone50.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/2510848

    Renaissance Home Connect

    Students and parents can access student's A.R. goals, number of words read, and bookshelf of tested books. 

    https://global-zone50.renaissance-go.com/studentprogress/homeconnect?%20t=2510848

     
     

    Help with Homework

     Khan Academy

    At Khan Academy, students can make use of our extensive video library, practice exercises, and assessments from any computer with access to the web.  Students can use the website to complete custom self-pased learning tool and as a dynamic system for getting help with homework. 

    http://www.khanacademy.org/ 

    Alabama's Free Live Online Homework Help Service 

    This service offers free homework help from specialists. Available Sunday through Thursday from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m.

    http://aplsnewweb.apls.state.al.us/aplsnew/patronshomework/index.html