We talked to student in the Huntsville schools systems recently and discovered an interesting side topic. Backing up music. There a re a lot of ways to do this but her soluiton was using the pile of recordable CDR media her dad had laying around. Why should you backup any of the music that you have in your favorite accumulation? Why, saving your music makes it easy to protect from bad outcomes like scratches, for one thing. Obviously, you could utilize CD ripping options to make non-analog music files, yet what about enjoying a regular, old CD on your music system? In this case, saving your tunes is your best choice.
1st, you want to download a program that can copy a CD, and one of the best ones for this purpose is the one by the name of CDBurnerXP. On CDBurnerXP’s main screen, you can hit the copy disc menu item selection. Then, you can pick the copy audio button.
What you are now going to see is your menu that will show you both the destination and also the source of your drives. If you have greater than just one drive, you can even have the possibility to utilize two of them in order to make another disc. From here on out, though, I will just talk about the default setting in this instance, which is the choice of utilizing merely a drive to copy your disc.
Put in the original song CD into the drive and then hit the OK button in order to begin the copying of the audio tracks. After the song CD is copied onto your hard drive, remove your CD and put in an unwritten CD-R. On the burning options menu, choose a burn speed that isn't that fast, and you can do this by utilizing the drop-down menu. For the burn technique, you may decide to accept the given, two-second pause in between every song, a lengthier amount of time or even absolutely zero pause between the songs that you are copying. At long last, you are ready to start the actual process of copying your music! To do this, all it takes is a simple and easy click of the burn disc button.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Huntsville City Schools: Property & Asset Management Program/Online Auction
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Details of the Asset Management Program and Online Auction: WHO: Huntsville City School, Property & Asset Management Program WHAT: Online Public Auction WHERE: www.govdeals.com WHEN: The next auction is scheduled for 16-25 Sep 2013 WHY: Online public auction with items sold to the highest registered bidder. As part of the HCS Property and Asset Management (PAM) Program, it is important to liquidate supplemental property in a responsible and timely manner when it becomes dormant or it reaches the end of a useable property life cycle to avoid fiscal and intangible storage costs. The online auction is an efficient and cost effective way to liquidate items. Example items available at auction include TVs, Stoves, Coolers, Warmers, Floor Cleaners/Buffers, Lawn Equipment, Fryers, Ovens, Dishwashers, Washers, and Utility Trailers. |
Friday, August 23, 2013
School Zones
This morning, like every schools day morning, I do my 25 mph
crawl through the school zone. Yes, it can be annoying when I don’t get out
early enough missing the school rush and I don’t like slowing down. But, it’s a
fact of life when you live close to a school zone; don’t speed through these
zones.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Twenty-nine private schools now signed up to take Alabama Accountability Act transfers
MONTGOMERY, Alabama --- Twenty-nine private schools have now signed
up to accept scholarships and transferring students under the Alabama
Accountability Act.
The number of participating schools is up from only seven late last month.
The list of schools can be found here.
The Alabama Accountability Act, approved by the Legislature this year, allows families of students at public schools designated as failing to receive a tax credit to help pay tuition at a private school. The tax credits have been estimated at $3,500 a year.
The Rest Of The Story
The number of participating schools is up from only seven late last month.
The list of schools can be found here.
The Alabama Accountability Act, approved by the Legislature this year, allows families of students at public schools designated as failing to receive a tax credit to help pay tuition at a private school. The tax credits have been estimated at $3,500 a year.
The Rest Of The Story
Friday, August 16, 2013
The Pinnacle Schools Reviews Behavioral Issues-ADHD
ADHD-What is It?
ADHD is a condition that--according to the experts will affect nearly five percent of the childre if school age today. According to doctors, ADHD is characterized by the inability to behave in social situations. The child with ADHD will present with inattentive behavior, hyperactivity and other symptoms which make it hard for the child to develop good social skills and to behave appropriately in school and other areas.
What Causes ADHD?
The actual cause of ADHD is unknown. Health researchers have found some links to exposure to toxins in the environment, to genetics, to additives in food, and even to the use of drugs during pregnancy but none of these reasons is--in and of itself--the definitive cause of ADHD and may not present answers to the prevention of the condition. At present there is no single known factor that is responsible for ADHD
Symptoms of ADHD
As with any other health issue or disease process, there are some symptoms that will present which can allow for the physician or psychologist to diagnose ADHD in a child. Physicians and psychiatrists will use very specific criteria in order to diagnose a child with ADHD. Children quite often are very energetic and will find it difficult to sit still for a long period of time. Likewise some children have lacked a discipline in their day to day life due to difficulties at home which can at times mimic ADHD. Because of this the diagnosis may be complicated and the physician will use very specific criteria to diagnose ADHD.
Among the testing that is used will be sustained attention testing and impulsivity testing that will help to ensure a proper diagnosis.
Treating ADHD
In many cases the physician will recommend behavioral counseling as well as in some cases, medication. In more severe cases outside intervention and school programs may be required.
The Pinnacle Schools can help your child who has been diagnosed with ADHD to overcome some of the issues that come with the condition by the use of behavioral modification and introspection. Taking stock of their actions and learning to control them better can give your child the best chance of overcoming their own issues and finding a way that will be workable for them in the long term.
ADHD is a condition that--according to the experts will affect nearly five percent of the childre if school age today. According to doctors, ADHD is characterized by the inability to behave in social situations. The child with ADHD will present with inattentive behavior, hyperactivity and other symptoms which make it hard for the child to develop good social skills and to behave appropriately in school and other areas.
What Causes ADHD?
The actual cause of ADHD is unknown. Health researchers have found some links to exposure to toxins in the environment, to genetics, to additives in food, and even to the use of drugs during pregnancy but none of these reasons is--in and of itself--the definitive cause of ADHD and may not present answers to the prevention of the condition. At present there is no single known factor that is responsible for ADHD
Symptoms of ADHD
As with any other health issue or disease process, there are some symptoms that will present which can allow for the physician or psychologist to diagnose ADHD in a child. Physicians and psychiatrists will use very specific criteria in order to diagnose a child with ADHD. Children quite often are very energetic and will find it difficult to sit still for a long period of time. Likewise some children have lacked a discipline in their day to day life due to difficulties at home which can at times mimic ADHD. Because of this the diagnosis may be complicated and the physician will use very specific criteria to diagnose ADHD.
Among the testing that is used will be sustained attention testing and impulsivity testing that will help to ensure a proper diagnosis.
Treating ADHD
In many cases the physician will recommend behavioral counseling as well as in some cases, medication. In more severe cases outside intervention and school programs may be required.
The Pinnacle Schools can help your child who has been diagnosed with ADHD to overcome some of the issues that come with the condition by the use of behavioral modification and introspection. Taking stock of their actions and learning to control them better can give your child the best chance of overcoming their own issues and finding a way that will be workable for them in the long term.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Lee High School Review
Lee High School is located in Huntsville Alabama. The school is a
public high school which is state and federally funded. There are
approximately 807 students currently enrolled in Lee High School The
student population is made up of White, Black, Asian, Hispanic, and
Asian Island as well as Native American students. The very low student
to teacher ratio, measured at about 13 to 1 makes Lee High school a very
popular place for parents to send those who wish to have a good student
to teacher ratio. This low ratio provides the students with much more
one on one and quality instructional time.
The school is said to be remarkable at helping the students to form critical thinking skills. The teachers encourage creative methods of problem solving and provide a solid foundation for university education. In addition parents of students who attended Lee High School stated that they felt that their children were well prepared to either enter college with a good foundation in basic education or to enter a trade school or the working world. They felt that the creativity and the diversity of the school provides the students with a solid base education and helped them to be prepared to be future business leaders in the world.
In addition to basic education, Lee High School provided the following programs for students which could be taken during school or after school as extracurricular activities:
Band
Ceramics
Computer Arts
Chorus
Dance
Drawing and Painting
Photography
Drama
Orchestra/Band
Sporting teams and events for which the students could try out included a wide range of different sports teams. Among those which were the most popular with students of Lee High included:
Baseball
Football
Golf
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
One parent reviewer stated that Lee High School should receive a five out of five stars and that the school was wonderful to attend, commenting"Lee High School s a wondeful school to attend. The magnet program offers the best real life performance experience available and all of the students in the magnet program receive outstanding awards and scholarships to colleges. There are numerous extracurricular activities available for students. The administration is st"ong and very disclipined. Although the facutlty and staff offers great opportunities for the students to be able to suceed in life and in school there is nor enough parental involment.
Student and parent reviews of the school were overall 75 percent positive with most believing that they received a quality education while attending Lee High School.
The school is said to be remarkable at helping the students to form critical thinking skills. The teachers encourage creative methods of problem solving and provide a solid foundation for university education. In addition parents of students who attended Lee High School stated that they felt that their children were well prepared to either enter college with a good foundation in basic education or to enter a trade school or the working world. They felt that the creativity and the diversity of the school provides the students with a solid base education and helped them to be prepared to be future business leaders in the world.
In addition to basic education, Lee High School provided the following programs for students which could be taken during school or after school as extracurricular activities:
Band
Ceramics
Computer Arts
Chorus
Dance
Drawing and Painting
Photography
Drama
Orchestra/Band
Sporting teams and events for which the students could try out included a wide range of different sports teams. Among those which were the most popular with students of Lee High included:
Baseball
Football
Golf
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
One parent reviewer stated that Lee High School should receive a five out of five stars and that the school was wonderful to attend, commenting"Lee High School s a wondeful school to attend. The magnet program offers the best real life performance experience available and all of the students in the magnet program receive outstanding awards and scholarships to colleges. There are numerous extracurricular activities available for students. The administration is st"ong and very disclipined. Although the facutlty and staff offers great opportunities for the students to be able to suceed in life and in school there is nor enough parental involment.
Student and parent reviews of the school were overall 75 percent positive with most believing that they received a quality education while attending Lee High School.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Grissom High School
A diverse high school named after
Virgil Grissom, the first American to shoot into space. The high school
offers a superior learning environment to white, non-Hispanic, Asian,
and African-American students. Currently, less than 10% of the student
population falls below the poverty line and the student to teacher ratio
is around 18:1. Smaller class sizes equal exceptional learning
opportunities for every student.
Testing Scores for Virgil Grissom High School
This high school consistently ranks as one of the top schools in Huntsville when it comes to standardized testing. Average scores in English and reading are approximately 93%, which is higher than average state and city scores. Test scores are just over 94% for math, which is exceptional compared to the state average of approximately 84%.
In biology, the students of Virgil Grissom High School scored within the 98th percentile. This is compared to the 93% average for the state. The school’s social studies and history percentage is currently an impressive 93%. Compare that to the state social studies average of just 73% and the city average of 78%.
Extra Curricular Activities
Students who take advantage of the academic programing at Virgil Grissom High School tend to graduate with an excellent chance of being accepted to a university or entering a trade school to begin the next phase of their life.
Extra curricular activities and sports teams are an important part of the high school experience. The programs offered by this school include:
With the assistance of dedicated teachers, the support of talented administrators, and the guidance of involved parents, most students graduate from this high school fully prepared to achieve great things in the next phase of their life.
Testing Scores for Virgil Grissom High School
This high school consistently ranks as one of the top schools in Huntsville when it comes to standardized testing. Average scores in English and reading are approximately 93%, which is higher than average state and city scores. Test scores are just over 94% for math, which is exceptional compared to the state average of approximately 84%.
In biology, the students of Virgil Grissom High School scored within the 98th percentile. This is compared to the 93% average for the state. The school’s social studies and history percentage is currently an impressive 93%. Compare that to the state social studies average of just 73% and the city average of 78%.
Extra Curricular Activities
Students who take advantage of the academic programing at Virgil Grissom High School tend to graduate with an excellent chance of being accepted to a university or entering a trade school to begin the next phase of their life.
Extra curricular activities and sports teams are an important part of the high school experience. The programs offered by this school include:
- Band
- Computer Arts
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Photography
- Sculpture
- Track
With the assistance of dedicated teachers, the support of talented administrators, and the guidance of involved parents, most students graduate from this high school fully prepared to achieve great things in the next phase of their life.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Thoughts
The plan is to add reveiws weekly until we've covered msot of the schools. We'll start with those that are in the news in early 2013.
Enjoy.
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