The Bird Feed

Stay home. As a result of health officials recommending physical distancing, many streets and buildings are empty. Many doctors and others believe that physical distancing is the key to slow the transmission of COVID-19.

Six Feet Apart

April 3, 2020

As many individuals are affected by these unforeseen circumstances, the key to returning to our normal schedules is by working together. As current statistics show, the number of COVID-19 cases in the country is increasing day by day. In order to reduce the...

Virtual learning. While online learning is a new focus, itslearning is helping students all over the world make sure their work is easy to access and work. While the site did glitch and freeze up more earlier, itslearning has mostly fixed those issues through updates.

Itslearning Use

April 1, 2020

As school shifts to an online platform, many students from all over the world utilize Itslearning to get their daily school work done. Through itslearning, teachers are able to clearly communicate messages, make learning pathways, and provide feedback o...

Effective communication. With Online Learning comes a multitude of internet communication options. Whether they choose email, video chat, or something else, students should keep their communication clear, concise, and respectful.

Communication Methods

March 28, 2020

Without the face-to-face interaction students and teachers have on a daily basis, it is very important for inventive communication techniques to shine through for the best learning possible. Thanks to the technology that keeps online learning viable,...

Chicago At Night. We rushed to our hotel room after a long day of travel, looked out the window and saw the Chicago skyline. It's almost as if the sky was calming my nerves before the big day.

ATL to CHI, Because Mental Health Matters

January 17, 2020

Standing in the center of the stage at the University of Chicago, my heart skipped a beat as my mouth opened to tell my story to the 600 pairs of watchful eyes starring back at me. It’s Friday, September 30th, and I am in Chicago with my family as the keynote ...

Questing for excellence. South's Innovation Academy is known for helping its students partake in creative risks to reach their fullest potential. The school participated in the Innovation Academy takeover during the month of November.

Flying into academies: Innovation Academy

December 13, 2019

With students spending around 8 hours or more hours at school, South Forsyth High School wants to provide its students many opportunities to discover their passions. In response to that, SFHS is rolling out different academies to help students disco...

Recess

December 11, 2019

Solitary Confinement

December 9, 2019

Participating in internet courses. Students are swarming to take online courses. Online classes help you create flexibility in your schedule or help get pre-requirements for other courses.

Technological takeover: the rise of online classes

April 23, 2019

Students spend each and every day wishing for the time that they can get out of school and go home. Most people sit in their classes, listening to the teacher lecture for hours on end. But what if there could be a change? What if students could go to a ...

Cracking the World Record

January 25, 2019

At the beginning of the new year, history was made. A new world record was set for the most liked Instagram post. It wasn’t a celebrity and it wasn’t an event; it was a stock photo of an egg. “I thought it was a funny joke,” said David Sc...

A survey was taken by approximately 200 of South Forsyth's students about their smartphone usage, with 45% believing that smartphones are mostly used as distractions, while 55% believe that they are mostly used as assistants.

Smartphones: Better Assistant or Better Distractor?

March 15, 2018

After walking into the cafeteria for lunch, I quickly find my seat to eat and I suddenly stop and look around for a moment. Possibly hundreds of students like me are also eating, seated in one room, and yet they seem to be in hundreds of separate worl...

2018 has a wide variety of things to look forward to for avid sport fans or music aficionados.

19 events, technologies, and media to look forward to in 2018

January 26, 2018

The new year promises to bring more impactful media, events, and more. These are the top things to look forward to in 2018: Sports: The most significant event in Soccer (or football if you live anywhere other than the US) is moving to Russia this yea...

Many students across the nation are now given

Online Learning Days: Extra Work or Extra Rest?

January 25, 2018

With a slight stretch and a yawn, I woke up and my eyes met the ceiling once again. I started to remove the covers when a sudden gust of chilling wind entered the bed, uninvited I might add. Shivering now, I took a quick look out the window and was met...