Clifton High School Media Center

• EBSCO
• Infobase
• Worldbook Online

Note:  Databases do not require a password if used on campus; a username and password are required for use at home. You must contact or visit the Media Center for a complete list of usernames and passwords.

Business Source Elite

This business database provides full text for over 1,000 business publications. The rich collection of titles in Business Source Elite provides information dating back to 1985. More than 10,000 substantial company profiles from Datamonitor are also included. This database is updated on a daily basis via EBSCO.

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center

This Infobase database is a great resource for career research.  It provides industry and profession articles, school planning resources, and skills and career advice. 

Occupational Outlook Handbook

This is not exactly a database, but it is a reliable website, provided by the US government, that allows the user to delve into various career fields.  There is also an app version of this website, called CareerInfo.

Regional Business News 

This EBSCO database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of more than 80 regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.

Small Business Reference Center

The Small Business Reference Center is a comprehensive EBSCO resource for small business owners and those interested in starting a business, offering full-text periodicals and reports, sample business plans, U.S. tax forms, videos and reference books. It supports small business owners in all relevant areas from planning, financing and managing a business to exit strategies. 

Note:  Databases do not require a password if used on campus; a username and password are required for use at home. You must contact or visit the Media Center for a complete list of usernames and passwords.

Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

This EBSCO database provides over 25,000 encyclopedia entries on a variety of topics.

GreenFILE

This EBSCO database focuses on all science topics that have to do with human impacts on the environment.

Health Reference Center

This Infobase database provides information on a variety of health and medical topics, everything from diseases to nutrition.

Science Online

This Infobase database provides information on many topics in science through various mediums, such as diagrams, experiments, and videos.

World Book Online

This is an online encyclopedia.  For work for your classes, it is suggested you use the "Advanced" button to conduct any research.

Note:  Databases do not require a password if used on campus; a username and password are required for use at home. You must contact or visit the Media Center for a complete list of usernames and passwords.

African American History

This comprehensive Infobase database covers 500 years of African American history.

American History

This Infobase database is valuable to students because it provides numerous modes of historical information, such as timelines, primary source documents, and timelines.

American Indian History

This Infobase database provides information on more than 600 Native American groups/tribes.

Ancient and Medieval History

This Infobase database covers all historical topics spanning from prehistory through the 1500s.

Military and Government Collection

This EBSCO database provides current information on all branches of the military and government.

Modern World History

This Infobase database covers all history spanning from mid-15th century to present-day.

Points of View Reference Center

This EBSCO database works well for any argumentative or research assignment.  It provides pro/con stances on controversial topics with each search result.  This may be especially useful if working on something in the political area.

World Book Online

This is an online encyclopedia.  For work for your classes, it is suggested you use the "Advanced" button to conduct any research.

World Geography and Culture Online

This Facts on File database provides a "profile" for every country in the world and presents information on each, such as biographies of famous people, current news, and maps and flags.

Note:  Databases do not require a password if used on campus; a username and password are required for use at home. You must contact or visit the Media Center for a complete list of usernames and passwords.

Bloom's Literature

This is a very student-friendly database that provides information for anything literature-based, provided by Infobase.  It features sections on authors/playwrights, such as Wiliam Shakespeare and Charles Dickens.

Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

This EBSCO database provides over 25,000 encyclopedia entries on a variety of topics.

Literary Reference Center 

This EBSCO database provides full-text results for anything related to literature, such as poetry, authors, and novels.

Points of View Reference Center

This EBSCO database works well for any argumentative or research assignment.  It provides pro/con stances on controversial topics with each search result.

World Book Online

This is an online encyclopedia.  For work for your classes, it is suggested you use the "Advanced" button to conduct any research.

Noodle Tools

Please use your student Google log-in information to access.  

MLA Format Template

Clifton is proud to offer our students the opportunity to learn with the aid of a Google Chromebook. These devices offer the students the opportunity to practice real-world technology skills while applying research, literacy, collaboration, and critical thinking skills to their learning. While integrating technology in their day-to-day lives, students will improve their educational outcomes.

Expectations and Responsibilities

The One-to-One program is intended to be used only for instructional purposes. The following expectations and responsibilities are required to ensure the successful use of the device:

• The Chromebook should be available for all classes. Failure to bring the device to class or to not have it charged may result in the loss of grades for preparedness or participation.
• Students must adhere to the district Acceptable Use Policy 2361 at all times. Faculty and administration will have access to search and view all content on the device whether on premises or not (in order to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act).
• Students should only handle their own assigned Chromebook and should not use any other device unless assigned a spare by the district. Use of another student’s device will be considered a breach of the Acceptable Use Policy.
• Use of the device during class is always up to the teacher based upon their instructional need.
• Teachers are not responsible for troubleshooting your Chromebook. If you have a technical issue, please visit the Media Center or main office for help.

Any inappropriate use of your Chromebook may result in disciplinary action. Refer to district policies 2361 (Acceptable Use) and 5516 (Electronic Communication and Recording Devices) for more information. 

Costs

Although Chromebooks remain the property of the Board of Education, the student is responsible for their care. All damages will be assessed as necessary. Students will also be required to pay damages or for a lost device. In the event of a damaged or missing device, the district should be notified immediately. Please report lost devices to the media center or main office. Your child’s final report card will be withheld and access to the Student/Parent Portal will be blocked because of unfulfilled financial obligations. This includes unreturned Chromebooks, as well as returned checks. Portals will remain blocked until these obligations are satisfied. If the student is a senior and obligations are not fulfilled by the end of the school year, he/she will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies. The following is a price list with ESTIMATES for any repairs needed:

• Partial Damage = $80
• Full Damage or Lost Device = $300
• Charger = $40