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Spartan Country at a Glance

Principal: Kenneth Barnes

Address: 800 Clayton Road

Durham, NC 27703

Phone: 919.560.3968

Fax: 919.560.2445

Hours of Operation:

7:30 am - 2:30 pm

Enrollment: 1146

Traditional High School

4X4 Block Schedule

Parent Volunteers

Ms. Tara French is our first Parent Volunteer for the 2009-2010 school year!

Look under the Parent Tab

for our list of Parent Volunteers!

Mission Statement

The mission of Southern High School is to provide a safe educational environment that will empower and encourage students to realize their highest potential while preparing them to become life-long learners and contributing members of a global society.

Teacher Links

Recovery.gov(Your Money At Work)

LearnNC

4Teachers

NC Department

of Public Instruction

The University of North Carolina-a Multi-Campus University Academic Programs

The Herald-Sun

The News and

Observer

GoodSearch

Federal Resources for

Educational Excellence

NC Model Teacher Education Consortium

Free Graphics

Office Depot Star Teacher Program

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Media Center

The Media Center is “What’s Up!”

The word "Hub" means the center of activity or the focal point. The Hub is your media center! This is the place where ALL of the Spartans meet!

Did you know that every great ADVENTURE needs a GUIDE? Media resources are here to guide YOU through your next research adventure!

The Media Center is What's Up Library Orientation

2009-2010

LEO: Literacy Education Online - Writing a Thesis Statement

Gale Cengage Learning: How to write a Term Paper

The OWL at Purdue MLA Formatting and Style Guide

Avoiding Plagiarism (NCDPI - Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Division)

Looking for a good book or web resource?

Check out these Research Tools that YOU can Use!

Try Destiny Online Catalog!

Find a book with Lexiles

Ebscohost Literary Reference Center (NCWiseOwl)*

Literary Criticism (NCWiseOwl powered by Gale CENGAGE

Learning)*

NCWiseOwl*

Novelist (NCWiseOwl)*

SAS in School Curriculum Pathways*

Student Research Center (NCWiseOwl powered by

Ebscohost)*

United Streaming(Discovery Education Streaming)**

World Book Online Reference Center*

*Students, teachers, and parents, please see Mrs. Bell for the remote password and/or log on information.

**Ask Mrs. Bell for the student passcode.

Writing a Research Paper?

Remember to Cite your Sources!

MLA Secondary Citation Maker -- Oregon School Library Media Center

(NCWiseOwl)

Copyright for Students

More Media Resources:

The Herald-Sun Newspaper

The News and Observer Newspaper

About the Media Center...

We have resources that will support your entire educational

experience at Southern High School.

Known as the Spartan Utopia of Learning, your media center

has over 9,000 books, a variety of magazines, daily subscriptions

to the Herald-Sun and News and Observer,

and 29 desktop computers.

We are equipped to make your learning experience both rewarding

and exciting! Your media center is...

"The Very Best Place to Start" for research and entertainment!

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Ms. Ingram's Website

Evening Academy

Peterson's Free SAT Prep

CADA Website

SHS Wellness Center

Destination Success

Southern's Online Catalog

Durham County Library

Durham Public Schools

Google Scholar

New York Times Newpaper

Riverdeep Instructional Organizer

Southern School of Engineering

Youth Work Permit

Southern Calendar

Saturday Learning Center: 11/21/09 - 08:30AM - 11:30AM
Help with Math Skills in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. Register in the front office with Ms. Ramsey. Students must provide their own transportation. FREE!!
Honor Roll Breakfast: 11/23/09 - 09:05AM - 10:30AM
Honor Roll Breakfast during 2nd period.
Angel by Vera Bennett-Allen: 12/01/09 - 09:15AM - 10:45AM
A compelling 2 Act Play of an elderly woman who takes us on a wonderful journey of her most memorable Christmases ever. Non stop family fun growing up, the joyous birth of a child, a wild house party, dining out at a fancy restaurant to some serious baby mama drama is whats to be expected in this fun loving drama. A fast pace comedy that will keep you laughing while warming your heart and soul. Show times are Tuesday December1st at 9:15am and Friday December 4th at 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $5.00 at Southern High School or at the door for $8.00. Questions please see V Benn-Allen @ (919) 560-3968
Faculty Meeting: 12/01/09 - 03:00PM - 04:00PM
Angel by Vera Bennett-Allen: 12/04/09 - 07:00PM - 08:30PM
A compelling 2 Act Play of an elderly woman who takes us on a wonderful journey of her most memorable Christmases ever. Non stop family fun growing up, the joyous birth of a child, a wild house party, dining out at a fancy restaurant to some serious baby mama drama is whats to be expected in this fun loving drama. A fast pace comedy that will keep you laughing while warming your heart and soul. Show times are Tuesday December1st at 9:15am and Friday December 4th at 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $5.00 at Southern High School or at the door for $8.00. Questions please see V Benn-Allen @ (919) 560-3968
Saturday Learning Center: 12/05/09 - 08:30AM - 11:30AM
Help with Math Skills in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. Register in the front office with Ms. Ramsey. Students must provide their own transportation. FREE!!
Saturday Learning Center: 12/12/09 - 08:30AM - 11:30AM
Help with Math Skills in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. Register in the front office with Ms. Ramsey. Students must provide their own transportation. FREE!!
Faculty Meeting: 01/05/10 - 03:00PM - 04:00PM
Faculty Meeting: 02/10/10 - 01:00PM - 02:00PM
**Note: Special Meeting Time - 1:00 PM
Facutly Meeting: 03/10/10 - 01:00PM - 02:00PM
**Note: Special Meeting Time - 1:00 PM
Facutly Meeting: 04/14/10 - 01:00PM - 01:00PM
**Note: Special Meeting Time - 1:00 PM
Faculty Meeting: 05/11/10 - 03:00PM - 04:00PM

SHS Sports Events

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Boys Varsity Football TBA 11/20/2009
Southern High School @ State Playoffs2nd Round