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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS!
3 notes for TEACHERS TO READ BEFORE sending students to the Library:
Send no more than 3 unaccompanied students to the Library at a time & ONLY STUDENTS WITH A YONDR-LOCKED PHONE/PHONE LEFT IN THE CLASSROOM.
You must send students with a pass with first & last name, date, time, and reason or they will be asked to return to you for a pass with this information. Please remind them to return this pass to you with a signature and timestamp from us.
Do not send a student with your badge to print in the library. We will send them back to you. If it's an emergency, you can email murschallm & macmillann your item and one of us will print it for a student to pick it up. Per admin, no students in the library (or anywhere) with your badge.
VISITING THE LIBRARY
Do I need to SIGN IN & OUT? Yes--every time! If you do not, you may not visit.
Do I need a PASS to visit during the school day? Yes! If you are visiting during class, you must give us a pass from your teacher and have us sign it when you leave.
What about visiting BEFORE/AFTER school or lunch? Sign in/out. No pass required.
What about visiting during a FREE PERIOD? Sign in/out. Show us proof you have a free period using your Student Vue on your Chromebook or on a paper schedule which is always good to keep in your backpack!
Can I have my cell phone out? NO. In fact
L I B R A R Y B O O K S
How many personal choice books can I check out from the library? 3
How long can I check out my books? 3 weeks
When/where/how do I return my items? See here.
What are the end-of-year due dates? See here.
Is there a grace period if I'm overdue when I'm not charged? 2 weeks after your original due date.
How do I remember my due date? It's stamped in the back of your book. Put an alert on your phone.
Can I renew my books? IF there is no hold on your book, yes. We need to re-scan the actual book, in person.
If I forget to renew my books on time and/or turn them in late, what's the fine policy? After your stamped due date in the back of your book has arrived, you are given a 2-week grace period. If you return after that grace period, then .10/day fine is applied to your book once it's returned.
Am I charged on days that school is closed--weekends, snow days, holidays, etc.? No
What if my library book is REALLY overdue? That fine will accrue until at 50 days overdue it reaches a $5 ceiling. At 50 days overdue, the book is considered LOST and $5 is owed. If Ms. Murschall reorders it before you return it (or if you return it damaged) you must pay the full price of the book because it was not available to others and needed to be replaced.
T E X T B O O K S
When do I check out textbooks? Your teachers will sign you/your class up and bring/send you to check them out.
When do I turn in big year-long textbooks? In May/June --definitely before you leave for summer break! SPECIFIC DATES here.
When do I turn in small English novel/reader textbooks? 1) When your English teacher asks you to; also 2) the due date will be stamped in the front of the textbook novel/reader; 3) on the date your teacher schedules your class to return.
Textbooks are super expensive! How can I be sure to protect mine? 1) Write your name in the front; 2) Take a picture of your unique barcode; 3) never leave your textbook unattended anywhere; 4) Keep them in a plastic bag inside your backpack/drawstring--water damage = a full replacement fine; 5) Don't loan or trade textbooks with anyone!
NOTE: care tips are posted right where you checked out your textbooks, but just in case you didn't read them when directed: here they are!
RETURNING MATERIALS | FINES / FEES
See Library HOME page
CHROMEBOOKS & TECHNOLOGY
Who is our MHS Technology support person? Jeff Thompson: thompsonje@nclack.k12.or.us | 503-353-5830 x35852 | ROOM 108
How do I reach district technology support? NCSD's Technology and Information Services Help Desk for families & staff can be reached at 503-353-5822 | in district: 35822. Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. You may also email: familytechsupport@nclack.k12.or.us
What does my family need to sign so I can get a Chromebook? The Chromebook Family Agreement
What's the deal with that Chromebook Insurance? $25 per year covers you. In the Library there are forms you can bring home to fill out, or read on for more info (under Section 2: Student Information)
What if my family is lower income and needs a fee waiver form so I can get Chromebook protection without paying $25? Not a problem! -- fill out the form here!
How can I know my Chromebook (CB) barcode number is the one I have or check on other CB history ? Ask or email Mr. Thompson for help identifying your CB barcode #.
My Chromebook is acting weird. How do I fix it? Here are 6 troubleshooting tips (also in Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, & Chinese) you can try on your own!
How do I change my password on my Chromebook? Instructions
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