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Student Resources 

OHS Library Catalog

 

The OHS Library Catalog - Destiny Discover - features books, e-books, audio books, databases, web links, and other resources for students and teachers. . 

 

The Learning Resources links students to databases, newspapers, and other sources of information.

Collections contain books, e-books, web links, and documents on topics relevant to the curriculum and student's interests.

 

 

Purdue Owl MLA Formatting & Style Guide

MLA Formatting & Style Guide 

Find the Right Book

Discover a new book today with Find A Book. 

Write the World

FREE! 

Write the World is dedicated to improving the writing of high school students through a global online community and guided interactive process. Young writers are empowered to develop their voices, refine their editing skills, and publish on an international platform. Write the World helps students develop the writing strategies and communication tools essential for success in school, career, and life.

Grammarly

Great Writing,
Simplified

Compose bold, clear, mistake-free writing with Grammarly’s AI-powered writing assistant.

Graphing Calculator

Please Read! 

This link takes you to an online practice test that has a graphing calculator as a tool.  

You do not actually take the test. 

You are only using the calculator tool for your math problems.

To access the calculator follow these steps: 

1.  Select a test - math

2. Select grade - Algebra I

3.  Select Test - choose either Practice test 1 or Practice test 2 

4.  Start Test

5. Continue and scroll through the directions 

6.  Start Test 

7.  Select Calculator tool at the bottom. 

8. Use calculator to work your problems. 

 

Online Databases through the Mississippi Library Commission

Links to online databases including but not limited to

Ancestry Library Edition 

Heritage Quest 

The Clarion-Ledger - past to present editions

Newsource - access 34 newspapers

How Do I Use a Database for Research

Presents information on searching MAGNOLIA (or any other database) created by Amanda Osborne, OHS Librarian

Getting College Credits Early for High School Students

College credit guide published by teh Community for Accredited Online Schools. 

The Lafayette & Oxford Public Library

Don't see the title you are looking for in the OHS Library catalog?  Try searching the public library!  Library cards are free and easy to obtain.  See Ms. Osborne to learn how!

Overdrive Ebooks through the Oxford Public Library

With a public library card, you can access the ebooks on Overdrive.  For help getting a library card, see Ms. Osborne. 

ancestryclassroom.com

Discover your family history.  Made possible by a grant from ancestry.com

Fold3

Discover your family's military past.  Access made possible by a grant from ancestry.com

Newspapers.com

Search a database of newspaper archives.  Made possible by a grant from ancestry.com

Mississippi Driver License Practice Tests

Practice tests for your permit and driver's license. 

Creative Commons

Students can find images, videos, text, and music that is a part of the public domain.  Items from the Creative Commons are not copyrighted and can be used in school projects and presentations. 

Common Sense Media

This site helps students and parents make smart choices about accessing online content.

Test Prep Sites Available through the Oxford Public Library

You can access these test prep sites with a library card number and a PIN from the public library.  If you don't have a public library card, Ms. Osborne can help you get one. 

Khan Academy

This site provides interactive challenges, assessments, and videos for all subjects. 

Holt McDougal Online

Students can access the textbooks for Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.

College Board

Find out about AP courses and other resources offered by the College Board.

ACT

The official website of the ACT.

Smithsonian

Find amazing information on the Smithsonian's website.

Open Culture

The best free cultural and educational media on the web!