Winston Dowdell Academy

Media Center

Policies and Procedures

Goals

The goal of the media center is to support teachers in their instruction and help student “acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing technological society.” (School Board Policies LBOF, IFBD?IF, IF)

Objectives

• To provide materials to enrich and support the curriculum while serving a variety of student interest, ability levels, and maturity levels.

• To help students develop reading skills for both print and non print materials.

• To provide materials that develop reading skills and an appreciation of literature.

Policies (Students)

Any student coming to the media center during school hours must have a signed hall pass from a teacher (not a substitute). The hall pass should include the time she/he departed and the date. Students must sign in upon arrival in the media center and sign out before leaving.

Food and drinks are not allowed in the media center.

Material printed off the Internet must be school related.

Students are allowed to check out one book for one week only. Items may be renewed up to two times if necessary.

Students having more than ten absences per term may be limited in checking out items.

Reference books (REF) books cannot be checked out.

Students may not check out audiovisual materials and equipment, including videos. Students may arrange with the media specialist to view a video in the media center if absent or if necessary for a project.

Students are not to loan media center materials checked out in their name to other students. Nor should students expect others to return materials for them. The individual checking out the material will be held responsible for any items not

returned to the media center.

Students with overdue materials are not allowed to check out materials.

Report cards will be held at the end of grading periods for students having overdue books and/or fines..

Seniors must clear all fines and lost book charges to participate in the graduation ceremony at their base school..

Student Internet Use

Students may access the Internet in the media center if they have a signed Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) on file. Any Policies (Teachers) misuse of the Internet will result in a discipline referral and the privilege of computer use will be revoked school wide. Surfing is not allowed. Students are to use the Internet for class assignments only. Computer usage is monitored.

Policies (Teachers)

If your lesson plans include use of the media center, sign up at least two days in advance and meet with the media specialist to complete the form “Media Center Sign Up”. This will enable the media specialist o meet your objectives so that your class will best utilize the media center’s facilities.

Overhead projectors, VCRS, and televisions are checked out for use over the entire school year. Filmstrip projectors, record players, tape players, and CD players are available for short-term checkout.

For camcorders and digital cameras, please check ahead to determine availability.

Numerous professional books, periodicals, Ellison Die-cutter and laminator are available for use in the media center.