Media Center Policies
Grade K –These students will come to the Media Center with their teacher as scheduled with the Media Specialist. These sessions will begin in September. Students will enjoy stories, learn about book care, learn how to check out books, etc. Students will then begin checking out one (1) book.
Grade 1 –These students will attend a Media Center orientation and then will be allowed to check out one (1) book to take home or read in their classroom. Halfway through the year, teachers may decide to have students check out two (2) books.
Grades 2-5 –These students will attend a Media Center orientation and then will be allowed to check out two (2) books to take home or read in their classroom.
All books are checked out for a period of two weeks and can be renewed for an additional two weeks. Students who have an overdue book will not be allowed to check out more books until the overdue book is paid for or returned. Overdue notices will be sent to classroom teachers on a regular basis.
Students will have guaranteed checkout periods once every week to renew current books or choose new books.
Accelerated Reader goals will be established every quarter, individualized for every student. Students who meet their quarterly AR goals will be able to receive prizes and even attend special parties!