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LIBRARY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
LIBRARY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Students can check out up to 2 books.
If you already have 2 books out and need another book for a class project, you must return a book (or pay the replacement fee) before you can check out the one needed for your project.
Remember ebooks and audiobooks are always available to be checked out in Sora, no matter how many physical books you have out.
The ONLY exceptions for the 2-book policy are:
Book Club students (can check out 3 books)
Friends of the Library (can check out 3 books)
8th grade NHD students (2 books, plus up to 3 additional books for research for their NHD project).
Books are checked out for 14 days
The due date is stamped in the back of the book.
If you need more time, the book may be renewed once through your Destiny Discover account (where you go to place books on Hold).
Any additional time needed after the original due date + one renewal will need to be discussed on a case-by-case basis with Ms. Moore.
You can return your books to any of the 3 Library Book Drops:
inside the Library at the Circulation Desk
outside the Library entrance door
in the FMS lobby
Books more than 45 days overdue are automatically marked LOST in the Library system, and the replacement fine is automatically added to your library account and your MyPaymentsPlus account.
If the book is not actually lost, all you have to do is renew or return the item and the Lost fine is automatically removed from your account (removed from your MyPaymentsPlus account the next day).
If Library books are actually lost or damaged, you will be charged a replacement cost for each book.
Book fines can be paid in cash or by check in the LLC, or in MyPaymentsPlus with a credit or debit card.
If you believe you should not be charged for a damaged book (like it was damaged in a hurricane, for example), please email Ms. Moore.
Student overdue and fine notices are emailed once a week (Wednesdays). Parents/Guardians are emailed their student's overdue and fine notice once a month (last Friday of the month). Make sure your overdues and fines are clear before your parents/guardians get that email!
Paper notices are only distributed once a quarter. These notices will be placed in teachers' mailboxes to be distributed in Homeroom near the end of each quarter.
If there is ever an error in a Library Notice you receive (like the notice says you owe a book you know you turned in) - email Ms. Moore immediately. The reports are autogenerated by the Library system - the problem can't get solved if we don't know there is a problem! Don't assume the issue will fix itself.
ABOUT the FMS LIBRARY
ABOUT the FMS LIBRARY
Library Learning Commons Vision Statement
Library Learning Commons Vision Statement
The HCS Library Learning Commons should be warm and welcoming, actively promoting the love of reading, thinking, creating and growing to support students in developing the knowledge, skills and life characteristics necessary to be productive citizens of the 21st century.
The HCS Library Learning Commons should be warm and welcoming, actively promoting the love of reading, thinking, creating and growing to support students in developing the knowledge, skills and life characteristics necessary to be productive citizens of the 21st century.
Join the FMS Library Learning Commons Schoology group for updates and more information.
Join the FMS Library Learning Commons Schoology group for updates and more information.
You can join the FMS Library Learning Commons Schoology group by locating it in your Schoolgy or through an access code.
You can find the FMS LLC group by going to Schoology -> Groups -> School Groups.You can also ask your ELA teacher or someone in the Library for the access code.
meet the staff
meet the staff
Ms. moore
Ms. moore
Hi! I'm Ms. Moore.
I have worked for Horry County Schools since 2016.
I have been the Librarian at FMS since 2019.
I received my undergraduate degree in Marine Science and Biology from CCU before switching gears and getting my master's degree in Library Science. I did my undergrad senior thesis on Copperhead Snake feeding behavior and in college I spent a week swimming with sharks in Bimini!
I am my family and friends' resident reptile expert.
My favorite genres are Horror and Fantasy.
Ms. Kim
Ms. Kim
Hi! I'm Ms. Kim.
I have worked for Horry County Schools since 2013.
I started at FMS in 2015 as a Special Education Paraprofessional. I then became the Library Assistant in 2023.
I received my bachelors degree in Business Administration from Hartwick College in upstate NY.
I have been surfing in Puerto Rico, and I love obstacle course races.
I have the coolest corgi in the world.
My favorite genres are Sports and Mystery/Thriller.
Rise with Reading is a district-wide literacy challenge designed to motivate and celebrate reading among our 48,000 K-12 students. Spearheaded by Superintendent Jones, the program sets a quarterly goal of reading 1,000 pages per student quarterly, encouraging daily reading habits, improving literacy, and building a shared culture of learning. Through achievable goals, recognition, and engaging resources, we aim to build a community of readers and celebrate the joy of learning.
FMS Prizes for Superintendent Rise With Reading Initiative
FMS Prizes for Superintendent Rise With Reading Initiative
Recognition will be awarded to:
top 10 students of Beanstack each month
top classroom of each grade level each week
Prizes will be awarded to students for receiving certain badges through Beanstack:
Chapter Champion
Reading Riser
Cliff Climber
Canyon Crosser
Summit Reader
Prizes will be awarded to:
top classroom of each grade level each week
top 5 student readers each quarter
top 5 student readers of the year
top reading classroom of the year
Students' pictures will also be posted on FMS social media for reaching reading goals.
What are the prizes?
What are the prizes?
Featured on FMS Social Media for reaching goals
Read 500 pages and earn the chance to use the Library vending machine and get a mystery mini
Earned badges in Beanstack- certificate + mini 3D item
Reading Riser: 1,000 pages (Quarter 1 goal)
Cliff Climber: 2,000 pages (Quarter 2 goal)
Canyon Crosser: 3,000 pages (Quarter 3 goal)
Summit Reader: 4,000 pages (Quarter 4/Yearly goal)
Top 10 Student Readers of the Month- name displayed on TVs and Library bulletin board
Top 5 Student Readers of the Quarter- custom Rise With Reading 3D printed Gator + free raffle ticket to use in Library raffle of choice
Thanks to HCS's partnership with the Bojangles Foundation, we also have additional prizes:
Summit Readers (4,000 pages) will receive a $10 Bojangles gift card.
Bo Readers (10,000 pages) will receive a Free Family Meal — a 20-piece Bojangles Family Meal for their whole family.
The school with the highest average pages read per student will be named Bo's Reading Champions and will win a visit from the Bojangles Food Truck!
All pages must be read and logged by April 30 to quality for rewards.
Beanstack has a Reading Integrity Feature that flags potential inaccurate logs. These are checked weekly by Ms. Moore, and these flags are sent to you in Homeroom to fix. If they are not fixed, your logs could be deleted.
Anyone caught repeatedly cheating or lying is subject to having their Beanstack account frozen and will be referred to admin for discipline. Please log your pages honestly.
Anyone caught repeatedly cheating or lying is subject to having their Beanstack account frozen and will be referred to admin for discipline. Please log your pages honestly.
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