Policies

Library Media Technician - Samantha Goff     Monday - Friday:  7:00am to 3:30pm 

(Closed one Wednesday a month after school for Staff Meetings- subject to change)

Students are assigned a chromebook and charger at the beginning of the year, and are allowed 1 loaner (either a charger or a chromebook) checked out at a time. Students should NOT have excess fees/ overdue materials. Students are responsible for bringing their devices charged and ready for school everyday. 

Students will be allowed to borrow a day loaner (charger or chromebook) if they meet the following requirements:

• No overdue/ missing items 

• No fees for damage items that accumulate over $100

• Are NOT on the NPL for fees/ overdue materials

Students may not be able to check out more until they return missing/ overdue materials, and/or pay fines for damaged or lost items. 

A loaner is not a replacement device, therefore students should not take it home. A loaner (chromebook or charger) will be marked overdue if it is not returned by the end of the day. 

Students may have up to 2 books checked out at a time. Each book has a unique barcode that is assigned to an individual's name during check out. Books should not be shared or exchanged, because the individual is responsible for the book that they checked out.

Teachers can check out books as a class set, but these books should not leave the classroom or be assigned to any student. Teachers may send their students during class to check out their own book, so the student assumes responsibility. Teachers may send their students back to the Media Center for check in. If students wish to leave their books in the care of their teachers, the student is still responsible for the book. Students may always check in items on their own time.

There are no late fees for overdue items. However, fees will be charged for any lost or damaged materials.

Items can be returned or paid for at the VCHS Media Center, regardless of which VCPUSD school they were checked out from. The VCHS Media Center accepts cash or checks only—no credit or debit cards. Please make checks payable to VCPUSD.

If you lose or damage a book beyond repair, you may provide a replacement copy. The replacement must be in good condition and must be the same edition as the original. This replacement option does not apply to technology items. Lost or damaged Chromebooks cannot be replaced by students.

Technology insurance covers only one incident per school year. If an item is fully damaged (e.g., water damage), insurance will cover only 50% of the cost. Please review your Technology Agreement, signed at registration, for full details.

If you have unpaid fees or overdue items and do not attempt to resolve them after being notified, you may be placed on the Non-Privilege List (NPL). 

If you are present at the time of payment, you will receive a printed receipt. If you prefer a digital receipt, please request one.

Families that can’t pay fees right away can agree to a payment plan to prevent the student from being added to the NPL. Payments need to be consistent on a monthly basis in order to prevent the student from being added to the NPL. Only after the first payment, will the student be temporarily removed from the NPL. Please see the Library Media Specialist if you are interested in this method of payment to determine the duration and amount owed per month.

During class time, students are required to have a pass from their teacher to use the Media Center. We will try to accommodate students but due to the scheduling of classes, this is not always possible.

Students may print in black and white; color printing is not allowed.

• Ask Media Center staff for assistance with any login issues, your school device  and electronic resources, including how to access the OverDrive App for ebooks from the San Diego County Public Library.

• For school library books go to the Destiny catalog from any school computer. For assistance CLICK HERE! 

• To view library lunch activities and events CLICK HERE 

• Textbooks may also be checked out by students for the school year.

• Library books check out for a month at a time 

• Never loan your ID card to anyone else and never share your ID number.