The third time is a charm for this team; in its third visit to the FHSAA State Championship Series, the Lady Pride has captured the state title. The quest for the title began on Tuesday with an exciting 41-39 victory against defending state-champion Florida A&M University High School. The Lady Pride then played in the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Smart Phones in the Classroom: Friend or Foe?
The use of smart phones in school is an interesting topic; everyone has an opinion about whether or not smart phones are useful tools. As with many topics in education, it all depends on the application and approach. I have a cell phone jail on my desk, and as the students walk into my class … Continue reading
Life’s Inequalities
After many years of teaching Algebra, I often know when my students are going to hit a road block with new material. In order to avoid the same pit falls and slow downs, I now plan ahead–what a concept! My Algebra 1 class is currently working on graphing linear inequalities— a concept that they understand … Continue reading
Explosive Valentine’s Day Volcanoes
Check out this volcano from Mrs. Knight’s science class! Continue reading
Kites at the beach… it’s all in the name of Physics!
One of the best things about being a school in Florida, and a school so close to the beach, is the ability to use the beach for many learning experiences. This week, Mr. Sack’s physics classes took a trip to the beach to test kites that they designed and built as part of their study … Continue reading