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A Visit to the Library
A Visit to the Library
Our library is open during school hours each day from 7:30 to 3:00, unless we are holding a special event. Hours for these events will be provided with the event information.
Students will visit the library with their ELA classes. Students can expect short lessons with Mrs. Gasparo, library checkout time, and time to enjoy the library's other resources.
Students will also see Mrs.Gasparo in their academic classes. Not only is Mrs. Gasparo a great resource to our students when selecting books for pleasure reading, but she also collaborates with staff around the building.
The library also offers after-school activities throughout the year. Students should listen to the morning announcements and check out weekly bulletins for after-school media programming!
How to use Destiny
How to use Destiny
Students can log into Destiny using their Bookmarks created during media classes. If students do not have Destiny bookmarked, please access the cite on the CCPS website. Click on students and look for Follett Destiny.
Once you are on the Destiny page, please use this Helpful Video to help you access materials.
Digital Resources Available to Students and Families
Digital Resources Available to Students and Families
Sora: Sora can be accessed through student Google accounts. It is preloaded in their Google Suite. Students can use Sora to access ebooks for class and for pleasure reading.
Destiny: Destiny should be bookmarked on your account after visiting the library. If it's not, you can access Destiny from the CCPS Student page. Students and parents can use Destiny to search for books, ebooks, and access many technology resources on the homepage.
Schoology: Schoology can be accessed through the Destiny Homepage and the CCPS Student Page. It would be wise to bookmark this website. You can access all digital class materials from Schoology.
Library Check Out Policies and Procedures
Library Check Out Policies and Procedures
Students may check out three books at a time.
Students may check out books during the school day with permission from a teacher. Please ask you teacher to call the media center before visiting.
Late books: While a student has late books out, he or she will be unable to check out new items until the old books are returned.
Lost Items: If a book or library material is overdue for more than two marking periods, it is considered lost. Students are responsible for either producing the item or paying to replace it. Lost books remain an obligation on a student's account for the duration of their attendance with Cecil County Public Schools.
All CCPS students can check out books from the public library using their student ID. Students can check out up to five resources. The public will deliver books to schools for students who are unable to reach a library. Students can also return public library books to their school to be returned to the public library.
In addition to access to an extensive collection of paper resources, students can use their student account to access homework help and other research resources from the public library. Parents can opt their students out of this service if they are not interested.
Mrs. Gasparo is Reading...
Mrs. Gasparo is Reading...
A fantasy novel set in the fictional world of Middle-earth, The Hobbit, is the precursor to Tolkien's epic trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. The story follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, through deep magical forests, under mountains, and inside goblin caves. This is an excellent read for students who love fantasy stories, strong characters, and the feeling of immersing themselves in new worlds.
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is when you use someone else's work without giving them credit. Work that is copyrighted is protected and owned by the original creator. You won't be able to use this work without a citation that gives credit to the source.
When teachers require you to cite your source, they are helping you to avoid plagiarism and getting in trouble with the academic dishonesty policy. For more information, you can access the student handbook linked below.
When it becomes necessary to use print, video, or other sources in your submitted assignments, students should be sure to cite work appropriately. If you are unsure how to cite a source, please ask your classroom teacher or media specialist for help.
You can also access a list of how to cite sources from this website, and the video and infographic below.
What is copyright?
Copyright is what we call the protection of intellectual property. The purpose is to prevent other people from using or benefiting from your work without your permission. This way, if you take a picture, write a poem, create a blog, or put any other original idea out into the world, another person cannot take your work and benefit from passing it off as their own.
Plagiarism, Academic Honesty, and Fair Use
Plagiarism, Academic Honesty, and Fair Use
Academic honesty is an important part of being a good student. Students should avoid copying work from another student when submitting assignments. Work submitted to teachers should be original.
For more information, you can access your student handbook.
“Introduction to Literature.” Lumen, courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-eng-102-college-writing-ii/chapter/mla-in-text-citations/. Accessed 13 May 2025.
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