Library Links
Online Reading
eBooks
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.
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 our Spanish students.
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/
Renaissance and Renaissance Home Connect
Renaissance / Accelerated Reader
Students may take A.R. test at school from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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-paced learning tools 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