At Phenix City Schools, we pursue excellence on behalf of every student in every school. At Ridgecrest, we are committed to helping each student to excel in a 21st century learning environment by fostering a love of reading and empowering them with crucial digital citizenship skills.
The Ridgecrest Library houses over 10,000 books. Students and staff have access to Accelerated Reader books which range from 0.5 (kindergarten) - 8.0 (eighth grade) reading levels.
Mrs. McCreless received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education degree (magna cum laude) from Columbus State University and her Master of Science in Library Information Studies degree from Florida State University. She has worked as a public, academic and now as an elementary school librarian. Mrs. McCreless joined the Ridgecrest staff in August of 2018.
The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers, and citizens of the State of Alabama with access to essential online databases. These databases include articles from magazines, journals and newspapers. The site may only be accessed within the State of Alabama.
Storyline Online is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide. Each book includes supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary educator, aiming to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners.
Epic Books is the leading digital reading platform—built on a collection of 40,000+ popular, high-quality books from 250+ of the world’s best publishers—that safely fuels curiosity and reading confidence for kids 12 and under.
StoryPlace provides children with the virtual experience of going to the Library and participating in the same types of activities the Library offers at its physical locations. StoryPlace presents favorite stories and activities in a format compatible with desktop and mobile devices. The site also now includes early literacy information for parents and caregivers.
CVCC is excited to offer FREE Adult Education opportunities in basic skills (English, math, reading, social studies, and science), English as a Second Language (ESL), GED high school equivalency test, preparation for ASVAB, and preparation for the COMPASS test.
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