North Forrest Elementary

Welcome to the community of practice for North Forrest Elementary, an collaborative area where DOT Interns, teachers, and school administrators can communicate, network and share resources about using technology in the classroom.  If you would like to read the latest technology newsletter or learn about specific technology-enablement activities happening now at North Forrest Elementary, please click here for news or here for resources.

2008-2009 Intern: CJ Gross

Intern Alumni: James Gray (2007-2008)

Grades Taught at School: K-6

Location:  Hattiesburg,MS (Glendale-Eatonville Community)

School District: Forrest County School District

Number of faculty: 33

Number of students:  299

Special academic programs/focus:  Horizons, ELL, special education, Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Americas Choice/Standards Based Education, Safe and Drug Free Schools Data   

Technologies currently available at the school: IP phones,promethian boards, clickers (voters), two computer labs approx 20 Dell laptops each, Desktops: Gateway, Daktronics, HP. Optican machine (VanScan software), Software; SuccessMaker, FastTrack, Accelerated Reader, FastForward.

ICT-enablement priorities for 2008-2009 academic year: (per discussion with principal)

North Forrest Elementary School