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Keep Learning at Home - Free Online Resources
Khan Academy: It has a full curriculum of video lessons in math, history, science, and humanities from the elementary level to high school. It also has college-prep resources. Khan Academy is a nonprofit with a "mission is to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere."
Google Experiments: Google has over 1,500 experiments that can be used online and through various other devices. "Experiments are projects that push the boundaries of art, technology, design and culture. Experiments inspire, teach, and delight."
BrainPop Junior: Learning tools for STEM, social studies, reading/writing, health and arts for grades K-3.
BrainPop: Learning tools covering a variety of subjects.
Scholastic Learn At Home: Scholastic announced last week that it had created a free, open-access digital hub -- Scholastic Learning at Home -- with education materials for children in Pre-K to Grades 6-9. According to the announcement, the website provides up to three hours of learning opportunities each day. Subjects include English language arts, STEM, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning.
SciShow Kids: Videos explaining scientific concepts for young, curious minds.
Scratch: Interactive story, game and animation design from the MIT Media Lab, designed for ages 8 to 16 but available for anyone.
Zoom is a web-based video conferencing tool with a local, desktop client and a mobile app that allows users to meet online, with or without video. Zoom users can choose to record sessions, collaborate on projects, and share or annotate on one another's screens, all with one easy-to-use platform.
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What is the Parent Center?
The Parent Center offers a diverse lending library, many community resources, and an individualized educational support system for parents and their learners. Certified staff members are available assist throughout the school day. Research shows involving families and communities in their local schools improves academic and social success of children. Therefore, the mission of The Parent Center is to impact the academic achievement of each student by creating an environment that strengthens parental involvement and provides resources for parents
What is Title I?
Title I funds aim to bridge the gap between low-income students and other students. The U.S. Department of Education provides supplemental funding to local school districts to meet the needs of at-risk and low-income students.
Garden City Elementary School Home of the Hawks
Our school is located in Garden City, Georgia, and serves over 500 students in kindergarten through 5th grade.
The 2019-2020 school year will provide learning experiences that allow students to master grade level standards through exploration, the use of instructional technology, interactive reading and math journals, hands-on experiences, and inquiry-based learning.
The professionals at Garden City Elementary School are dedicated and highly qualified, with a focus on student learning, and a commitment to high expectations and academic excellence. Together with the school leadership team and school council, we will work in collaboration to ensure ambitious learning goals are set, and accountability measures are in place to monitor progress toward meeting those goals.
Email: Stacy.Hale@sccpss.com
Website: http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/schools/gce/default.aspx
Location: 4037 Kessler Avenue, Garden City, GA, USA
Phone: (912)395-6820
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GardenCityESPTA/