CLEVER: this portal is a "one stop shop" for students to access and log onto various apps that will be utilized this year. Click here to access Clever.
SORA: this portal allows students to check out books online providing electronic copies or books as well as audiobooks. You may also want to put this on your child's cell phone so they can listen to books on the bus or in the car. This has helped me increase my book count quite a bit! Click here to access this website if it does not already appear in your child's Clever account.
COMMON SENSE MEDIA: this website has reviews of books from both teen and parent perspectives. It breaks down what the book is about and if there is any potentially objectionable material in the text. Click here to access the website.
DIGITAL TOOLKIT: this presentation overviews the different technology that will be utilized this year, as well as offers tips and tricks for effective use. Click here to view the presentation.
GRADE BOOK: is now accessed through the Clever link for all students
LEXILE.COM: this website will provide you with information on lexile scores, as well as a search tool for finding books within a particular range. Click here to access the website.