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Our Media Center is the vibrant heart of our school community—a dynamic space where learning comes alive. We're dedicated to supporting every student's educational journey through innovative resources, expert guidance, and a culture of curiosity.
As a comprehensive resource center, our media center provides students with access to digital collections, research materials, and technology tools that empower them to think critically and explore the world around them. Whether conducting research, developing digital literacy skills, or discovering their next great read, students find the support they need here.
We're proud to offer our Makers Space, where students bring ideas to life through hands-on creation and design thinking. This innovative area encourages experimentation, collaboration, and problem-solving—skills essential for success in today's world.
Beyond academics, our media center serves as the hub for school-based testing, ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for all students.
We're especially passionate about our Florida Teens Read initiative, which celebrates young readers and fosters a love of literature across our school community. This program connects students with engaging books and creates opportunities for meaningful literary discussions.
We invite you to explore what makes our media center special. Your student's success is our mission, and we're here to help every day.
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- Google Scholar: Search across disciplines for peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, and academic reports from reputable institutions.
- Florida Electronic Library: The Florida Electronic Library is a powerful statewide digital resource that provides free access to nearly 200 million articles, ebooks, and educational materials for all Florida students and residents. Available 24/7, FEL offers high school-level databases and resources designed to support academic success and lifelong learning.
- EasyBib: EasyBib is a free, student-friendly citation and bibliography generator that takes the stress out of formatting references. Whether you're citing a website, journal article, book, video, or podcast, EasyBib automatically formats your sources in the correct style—making research organization and academic integrity simple.
- Khan Academy: Khan Academy is a free, comprehensive learning platform offering thousands of video lessons, practice exercises, and interactive activities across multiple subjects. Designed for self-paced learning, Khan Academy helps high school students master concepts, catch up on missed material, and get ahead in their coursework. Students can access a variety of lessons in mathematics, science, social science, computer science, and SAT prep.
- BrainFuse: BrainFuse is a comprehensive online tutoring platform available free to all students through your LeRoy Collins Public Library card. With 24/7 access to live, expert tutors and a rich library of study resources, BrainFuse provides academic support whenever and wherever students need it.
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This year, we will be using the Florida Teens Read booklist for our summer reading list. This list is vetted by professional Florida Media Specialists from across the state, focusing on works of fiction that interest our high school population. You can review the project requirements below. Keep in mind, this list will be used for a reading challenge throughout the 26-27 school year.