• Library Policies

     

    General Hours

    • Monday-Friday 7:05 AM – 3:15 PM
    • Other hours as stated below

    Before School

    • Before 1st period, students may use the library to check out books, print and use computers, and use the table areas.
    • Students will be picked up at 7:05 AM from the cafeteria and escorted to the library.

    During Class

    • Students may visit the library with a library pass from a teacher.
      • There is a limit of 2 students per teacher pass.
    • Students may use the library computers and printer for schoolwork.
    • Food and drinks besides water are not allowed during class time.

    During Lunch

    • The library is open for supervised visitation during lunch Tuesday-Thursday.
      • Tuesday – A lunch
      • Wednesday – B lunch
      • Thursday – C lunch
    • The librarian will pick up each group in the cafeteria within the first 5 minutes of the lunch period. 
    • During 5th period, students will need to come to the library when lunch visitation is not taking place. If they want to visit during that period they must come before or after lunch visitation with a pass from their teacher.   
    • During lunch, students may eat and drink in the designated area near the front entrance.  No cafeteria trays are allowed, only lunches from home. 

    After School

    • The library is open every day after school until 3:15 PM.
    • Hours past 3:15 PM are available upon request for clubs, organization, and study hall.
    • The library is open most Thursdays until 4:30 PM. Dates are posted for these.   
    • Students will be escorted to the front of the campus to catch their rides or walk home at 3:15 or 4:30 PM depending on the day.
    • Students must have a valid way home to stay after school.

    General Policies

    • Students may check out up to 2 books at a time for a two-week window with the option to renew.
    • Internet and printing are available to all students.  Ask the librarian before printing.
    • During the school day, computers are to be used for schoolwork only. Games and social media are not considered schoolwork.

    Student Expectations

    • Students are expected to show respect with their words and actions to all people and property within the library.
    • Students are expected to help keep the library organized and neat.
    • Students may not bring food or drinks into the library except during lunch and in designated areas. 

    Lost or Damaged Books

    • When a student loses or irreparably damages a book, he or she will be fined an amount not to exceed the cost of the book. 
    • Always speak to the librarian before paying a fine. 
    • A student will not be allowed to check out additional books until a fine is resolved.