Frank H. Peterson - Academies of Technology

Welcome to the Media Center! The Media Center is open from 7:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday thru Thursday and until 3:00 p.m. on Fridays (unless otherwise posted). The rules for the Media Center are the same as they are anywhere else in the school -- IDs and a hall pass are required. Books are checked out with a photo ID only; books can be reserved with a temporary ID. Students must clear any debts before checking out more books. Peterson’s catalog is now online! - New Catalog - Media staff may be reached at 573-1150 X1032/X1033. And please, no food, drinks or electronic devices.

The following resources are available from the Media Center:

Internet Resources

All Internet use is for educational purposes only -- no surfing, no games.

Students must have a signed Internet permission form on file.

Media has user names and passwords.

● Grolier Encyclopedia Online

● Rand McNally

● ProQuest eLibrary

● Gale On-line

● Florida Electronic Library

● Jacksonville Public Library

● Encyclopedia Britannica Online

● TeachingBooks

College Information

● SAT and ACT practice workbooks

● 2- and 4-year college catalogs

● online financial aid applications for Bright Futures & FAFSA

FCAT Practice
FCAT Explorer-online practice at www.FCATEXPLORER.COM. Media has teacher and student usernames and passwords.
Florida Department of Education has released FCAT tests and FCAT Parent Network at http://fcat.fldoe.org
Florida Virtual School- online FCAT prep course at www.flvs.net
"The FCAT Simulation"-practice software can be found at: My Computer >G: Drive >Test Tools folder >FCAT Math or Reading (Blue Icons). Any problems or questions, please see Media.

STAR READER BOOK CLUB

DCPS 25 book reading initiative

● To join, hand in reading logs to the Media Center.

● Readers will be awarded certificates and invitations to the Annual Superintendent's Reading Celebration at Metropolitan Park (25); membership cards (50); Bookmarks (75).

Media Center Resources for Teachers