Petal High

Welcome to the community of practice for Petal High School, a 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 Petal High School, please click http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/just4teach/mid/index.htm

2008-2009 Intern: Kal Sanford

2007-2008 Intern: Gabe Smith

Grades Taught at School:       9 - 12

Location:     Petal, Mississippi

School District:    Petal School District

Number of faculty:    93

Number of students:    approximately  1,200

Special academic programs/focus:      AP Courses, vocational technology, and special education

Year school joined DOT USA program:    2006

Technologies currently available at the school:    The school has a large amount of computers, at least one in every classroom.  We have a computer lab and the library has 12 - 15  computers.   We have  InterWrite boards for every classroom; some have not been installed yet.   Wireless internet is available for students.  Also, every teacher has an active VoIP phone in his/her classroom.

http://www.petalschools.com

For a large source of educational videos check out http://www.teachertube.com