Media Center Policies

MEDIA CENTER EXPECTATIONS

  • The library is a food free zone.
  • Students are asked to demonstrate respectful behavior by talking quietly and avoiding disruptive behaviors while in the library. 
  • Please leave furniture where it is and/or return it to its place if it has been moved with approval from the library staff. 

PASS POLICIES

Study Halls: 
  • Students who would like to use the library during their study hall must obtain a PINK PASS from the library prior to the beginning of the day or in between passing time (time permitting). 
  • Student will then bring the PINK PASS to their study hall teacher, have the teacher approve and sign the pass. Students must arrive within 5 minutes after this pass is signed by the teacher. 
  • Students present their PINK PASS to library staff, sign in once they arrive, and return to their regularly scheduled class on time. 
Lunch: 
  • Students who wish to eat lunch in the cafeteria and then come to the library must obtain a GOLD PASS from the library prior to the beginning of the day or in between passing time (time permitting). 
  • Students present their lunch GOLD PASS to staff on lunch duty to leave the lunch area (Hall of Achievement for Seniors, cafeteria for all). 
  • Students present their GOLD PASS in the library, sign in once they arrive, and return to their regularly scheduled class on time. 
  • Students who do not want to go to the cafe during their lunch wave may come to the library. These students DO NOT need a pass. Students must come directly to the library and sign in once they arrive and return to their scheduled class on time. 
From Class:
  • Teacher calls the library, ext. 3381 (library main desk), for approval to send student(s). 
  • Teacher issues pass to the library. Students must arrive within 5 minutes after the pass is issued. Students must present their pass to library staff, sign in once they arrive and return to their regularly scheduled class on time. 

Early Release

  • Students who would like to use the library for early release must obtain a GREEN PASS from the library prior to the beginning of the day or in between passing time (time permitting). 
  • Early release students sign-in at the cafeteria, then present their GREEN PASS to staff on duty to leave the cafeteria and enter the library.
  • Students present their GREEN PASS in the library, sign in once they arrive, and remain in the library until the 2pm bell. 

Chromebook Help Desk

  • Teacher sends student with a pass. Students must arrive within 5 minutes after the pass is issued. 
  • Student must present their pass and return to their regularly scheduled class on time. 

Chromebook & Cell Phone Charging

  • Students use code locked charging stations for their devices. The library staff has a master key if a code is forgotten. A camera records the area. No pass is required. 

BORROWING POLICIES

Book Borrowing Policies:
  • Students may check out up to 5 print items for a loan period of 4 weeks (20 school days).
  • Students can renew items as many times as needed as long as they aren't on hold. 
  • Students wishing to renew overdue items must bring them into the library to be renewed.
  • Audio/Visual Equipment may be checked out overnight or as determined by the library staff.
Late/Lost Items:
  • Overdue fines will no longer be charged.
  • Materials that are 30 days or more overdue are considered lost and the student will be charged the replacement cost for the materials.
  • Students will receive an overdue notice reminding them to return the overdue items before they receive a bill.
  • Outstanding debts not paid will be submitted to the office as a financial obligation.
  • If the overdue materials are returned, there will be no cost to the student.
Damaged Items: 
  • Students who have damaged library materials must pay the replacement cost.
  • Students’ library borrowing privileges will be suspended until either the materials are returned or until all library debts are cleared.

MAKERSPACE POLICIES & EXPECTATIONS

  • Students may utilize the MakerSpace and its materials before school, during the school day, and after school as long as it's not being used by a class. 
  • Students are expected to put materials back where they found them, and to clean up their work space before they leave.