Media Center FAQs

Library FAQs

When can students check out materials in the media center?

We are open for business during regular school hours. Students in grades K-5 come on a set schedule with their classes once a week which includes book check out time. Open checkout is available throughout the day when teachers can send students to exchange their books. We welcome all students anytime during the day to use our media center. Students must ask their teacher to visit the media center if they do not have a regularly scheduled time to visit.

How many books can a student check out at one time?

Kindergraten - Second Grade students may check out one book at a time. Third-Fifth Grade students may have two books checked out at a time, unless they need more materials due to special projects and activities.

Can a student renew a book?

Sometimes a student needs more than one week to finish reading a book or to complete a project, so we do allow renewal of materials provided there is no one waiting for the book (in other words, the book is not on reserve for someone else). In order for us to have an accurate record, students need to bring books to the media center in order to renew them.

What about overdue fines?

We do not charge overdue fines to students, and students are expected to return books in one week. If they go beyond two weeks overdue, we notify the student with a notice which shows the name of the book, its price, and when it was due to be returned. Students cannot check out additional materials until their overdue books are returned.

What about lost or damaged books?

If a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, the students is required to pay for the book in order to clear the book from his or her name. If a book is found within the same school year it was lost, a refund will be made to the student.

Can we search the catalog on-line?

Yes, both the elementary and MS/HS card catalogs can be searched online HERE.

Computer Lab

How often do students visit the computer lab for instruction?

All students in grades K-5 visit the computer lab twice weekly for 30 minutes each visit. Teachers may sign up to use the computer lab for additional time when needed.

Can a student bring in a flash drive from home to access their work?

Yes, there are a few nComputing units with USB drives for this purpose.

Is the computer lab available for use outside of the school day?

Not everyone has access to a computer or the Internet at home. Teachers do not assign work to be done at home on a computer, but rather, make arrangements to visit the computer lab with their class when working on Internet projects. If a student needs more time in the lab the teacher or student makes arrangements with media center staff.

How many computers are located in the computer lab?

There are thirty-four nComputing workstations in the computer lab. Students work individually or in small groups during instruction.

When do students take the NWEA test?

Students take the NWEA test three time a year; fall, winter, spring. During these times the computer lab is not open for classes. Results from this test are sent home with students.

What is the computer lab curriculum?

Please view the 'curriculum' page for more information.