Our Library
Welcome to our library! We love reading, exploring, researching, and creating!
Our beautiful library is always busy with friends. Come on in and join us!
LJHS students enjoy being in the library.
LJHS Library Quirks
We talk in our library.
We laugh and play games.
We work on projects.
We read together.
We create, in our library.
We encourage each other.
We house things other than books.
We support the greater goal of LJHS and LISD.
We take pride in our school & community.
Library Goals
Fill up the space with learners.
Allow students and staff in and out of the library, all day, every day.
Assist and collaborate with students and teachers for academic needs.
Encourage community involvement.
Foster and develop students and staff literacy (Get everyone READING!).
Utilize the space for creative and collaborative efforts.
Facilitate and enhance technology.
Facilitate and enhance district professional development opportunities.
Library Procedures
Students need a pass to come in during instructional time and may come from any class, anytime w/ permission, from their scheduled teacher.
6th grade students visit as a whole class, every three weeks, in rotation and teachers stay with their students while learning in the library.
7th & 8th grade students visit the library as a class, initially, each semester to check out books and then practice a flexible rotation based on individual literacy needs (get a new book when finish an old and class instructional projects).
ALL grade levels, and subject levels may schedule library time for learning via email to Mrs. Hernandez ( i.e. research, daily lessons, writing or simply a change in environment).
Library Rules
Always bring a pass
Listen to the Librarian
Treat books kindly
Ask if you need help
Always walk, never run
Read and Talk Quietly
Clean up after yourself
Put books back on the shelves in the proper place
Return books on time
Use your manners
No cell phones allowed
Our Librarian is a busy lady...
She helps everyone (especially YOU)
She gets excited about books!
She assists with technology
She trains student assistants
She teaches and mentors
She tutors students in all areas or finds a professional who can
She loves our school & district and wants you to love it, too
She will get you parent volunteers
She wants to help you research, explore, investigate
She is your greatest resource!
Media Center Policies
Material Checkout Policy
Students may check out 2 books for 3 weeks. If students finish reading their books before 3 weeks, they may return them and check out 2 more.
Lost Books
The current replacement price will be charged for lost books.
Magazines
We have magazines for students and teachers. We use the honor system: you take it and return it when you're finished, or keep it if you love it.
Visiting The Media Center
Students who visit the media center, during class, must have a pass signed, from the teacher and sign in/out in the library binder.
Technology Usage
Students may use the Internet, in the Media Center, for educational purposes. If there are classes in the library, student technology use will need to be teacher monitored.
We love puzzles!
Games with friends are always fun!
