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North Springs News, Technology

New technology comes to North Springs for 2016-2017 school year

As of the 2016-2017 school year, North Springs will be one of the high schools participating in Fulton County’s technology initiative. North Springs students will receive a Microsoft Surface 3 from the school, which will be used to augment learning in the classroom and help connect students to their education. The Surface 3, the third iteration of Microsoft’s non-pro tablet lineup, boasts a 12 inch … Continue reading New technology comes to North Springs for 2016-2017 school year

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Technology

April Fools: North Springs to receive “Edu-Bands”

North Springs Charter High School will be receiving new Edu-Bands in the 2016-2017 school year. Several business leaders of Silicon Valley who remain anonymous have granted a very generous gift to their alma mater, North Springs, for the 2016-2017 school year. Edu-Bands are packed with technology to help keep North Springs more academically oriented. Students will be required to wear their bands at all times … Continue reading April Fools: North Springs to receive “Edu-Bands”

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Erin King, Carrie Carreras named Teacher of Year/Professional of Year

Each year, the North Springs administration chooses a Teacher of the Year and a Professional of the Year. This year’s Teacher of the Year is Literature teacher, Erin King. The Professional of the Year is administrative assistant Carrie Carreras. Other nominees for Teacher of the Year included Tonya Davis, John Gresens, Sallie Holloway and George Smith. The nominees for Professional of the Year were Carman … Continue reading Erin King, Carrie Carreras named Teacher of Year/Professional of Year

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FONS, other parent organizations, help school grow

A group of parent organizations, including Friends of North Springs (FONS) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), Friends of Math and Science (FOMAS), the Theater Booster, and the Spartan Athletic Booster Club (SABC), have provided a multitude of services for North Springs recently through the Fall Teacher grants. These organizations provide materials and programs for teachers which would not usually be funded within the school budget. These … Continue reading FONS, other parent organizations, help school grow

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Sparta bucks to go digital

The introduction of Sparta Bucks at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year was controversial within the student and teacher body, with many calling the currency a waste of paper. These opinions may change soon as Sparta Bucks transition from their physical form into a digital currency. According to Julie Ferris, a North Springs Spanish teacher and project lead for digital Sparta Bucks, the new … Continue reading Sparta bucks to go digital

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Features

Club Spotlight: Tabletop Club

The North Springs Club Fair showcased dozens of interesting clubs earlier this year including the Tabletop club. This club, as established by its name, consists of a group of students and their sponsor Ben Eldridge, a biology teacher, playing interesting table top games with each other such as Clue, Betrayal at the House on the Hill, and especially, Dungeons and Dragons. When asked about the … Continue reading Club Spotlight: Tabletop Club

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New, more advanced projectors slowly trickle in to North Springs

In recent weeks, many teachers at North Springs High School have received new Epson smart projectors. The BrightLink 575Wi Interactive WXGA 3LCD Projector projects media onto a surface for students in the class to interact with and view. This projector is mounted very close to the projecting screen. This provides a clear image and allows negligible disturbance from objects placed near the projector which might … Continue reading New, more advanced projectors slowly trickle in to North Springs

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Cell phones creep into the classroom

Students at North Springs High School use cellular phones and tablets every day to help with furthering their academic careers. The technology in schools, although a sometimes controversial topic, has continued to evolve as new ideas and concepts worldwide push devices into the future. Many students use their smartphones in almost every aspect of their school career. When asked how he used his smartphone in … Continue reading Cell phones creep into the classroom

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Sparta Bucks come to the Springs

As the 2015-2016 school year begins to roll forward, North Springs Charter High School is trying something new with the PBIS program and a school currency called Sparta Bucks. Students can use Sparta Bucks to purchase a wide assortment of benefits ranging from time in the new student lounge to a free prom ticket. Students earn these unique Monopoly-eque slips of paper from their teachers … Continue reading Sparta Bucks come to the Springs

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