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The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

Students in Mr. Pearres senior class are adapting chrome books into their lessons. These students use personalized learning to reinforce their understanding of the content.

Personalized learning embraced by the social studies department

Lauren Holiday, News Editor September 22, 2017

South Forsyth is making a greater effort this year to integrate personalized learning into classrooms. With only two months of school under their belt, students are just beginning to get a glimpse of what...

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There are five different aspects of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) included in the curriculum.

Social Emotional Learning joins with Habitudes

Kate Haas, Senior Editor September 22, 2017

This year at South Forsyth, SFHS counselor, Corinna Spurlock has created a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) class for teachers to better understand their student's emotions. This class is directed towards...

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The picture above is a scale that shows the different stressors teenagers deal with every day. Between different social, academic, sports related pressures such as social media, your sport of choice, peer pressure, grades and homework (as seen above) it can be hard.

Stress around campus

Lauren Bunker, Staff Writer September 22, 2017

How much pressure and stress can teenagers handle? A lot of stress is placed on teens these days.  In fact, I think it is exponential, more than when my parents were teens.  Many of the stressors of...

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Scott McIntyre and his associate diligently work on the set of wings in the Plaza.

Splash of color improves school spirit

Brittany Rodi and Sophie Ralph September 20, 2017

Walking back and forth inside and outside of the school can be a pain. With often nothing but earbuds to keep students company the walk is long and boring and sometimes dreaded. Thankfully a new demonstration...

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Student Athletes are required to take physical education which is causing them to be over worked.

Student athletes shouldn’t be required to take physical education

Erin Murtha, Staff Writer September 20, 2017

Student athletes are always being challenged and in my opinion, needing to do more than necessary. Student athletes are found all around the school every season of the year. There are many different sports...

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Signs of serious stress that  
should be taken note of would include: gaining appetite, intentional isolation, losing sleep, 
and having unusual negative thoughts or emotions.

The Daily Grind: How to deal with daily stress

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor September 19, 2017

The Daily Grind. My alarm clock goes off at 6:30 in the morning; the unwanted blares ringing in my ears. After forcing my head up, I go over the daily schedule in my head and then I sink into my pillow...

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A 9th grade Biology teacher, Ms. Peace, is happy to share her feelings on safe places.

Safe places with Ms. Peace

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2017

        One of the struggles for students is finding a safe person to trust when it comes to mental health. With September being Suicide Awareness month, I interviewed students asking if there was...

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John Trautwein visited South on Friday, September 9, and spoke to parents about his son Wills suicide. His message stresses parent and educator understanding of the  pressure and stress students struggle to manage.

Suicide month at South changes mindsets

Will Logsdon, Senior Editor September 15, 2017

Teen suicide prevention is recognized annually during the month of September. The counseling department has organized several programs and events this month to initiate a dialogue about teens and mental...

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Therapy dogs Sophie (left) and Brutus (right) are preparing to go throughout the school with counselor Mrs.Frankel (middle) and visit classrooms where students will be able to interact with the dogs.

Therapy dogs and their positive effects on students’ well-being

Erin Murtha, Staff Writer September 15, 2017

Have you noticed the cute, loving, and nurturing dogs around the school? These dogs are actually therapy dogs and are trained to assist students through stressful times. Mrs. Frankel, the owner of the...

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Suicide statistics

Suicide statistics

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor September 15, 2017

Suicide is a huge problem in the United States, although not many people talk about it or understand the vastness of this problem. Depression, anxiety, and suicide plague teens of the United States,...

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During Suicide Awareness Month, SFHS counselors wear shirts representing the strength of those struggling with depression.

The Semicolon Project

Daria Weber, Copy Editor September 15, 2017

Project Semicolon is a non-profit organization that works towards preventing suicide. Their belief is that suicide is preventable and everyone can help those with suicidal thoughts. By raising public awareness,...

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Antidepressants are not always effective in solving depression.

Are antidepressants the solution?

Adithya Ramanujam, Editor-in-chief September 13, 2017

Antidepressant use is a serious concern since depression has become more prevalent and a topic of national attention. It is necessary to discuss antidepressant use among teens. 20% of teenagers...

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