Media Center

• Classes routinely visit each week, but students may visit as needed with the permission of their teacher who will issue a library pass.

• Reference books may not leave the media center at any time.

• Kindergarten students may check out one book at a time for one week.

• First-grade through sixth-grade students may check out two books at a time for one week.

• A book may be renewed up to two times if needed by bringing it to the media center. A student may not check out books if he/she has overdue books. Overdue book fines run $.10/week.

• If an item is lost or damaged, parents are responsible for replacement or repair costs. If a book is marked lost, parents will be notified and required to reimburse the school. If the item is subsequently found, the cost of the book will be refunded.

• No food, candy, gum, or drinks are allowed in the media center at any time.

• Students are expected to behave in a quiet manner, be courteous to others, and treat the books with respect. If, in the judgment of the librarian, a student behaves inappropriately while in the media center, he/she may be denied use of the library for a period of time to be determined by the librarian and principal.

Computer Use

• The school’s computer laboratory, library AR computers, and classroom computers are provided to enhance the educational opportunities and experiences for our students.

• Students and parents are required to sign a District 93 Computer/Network Acceptable Use Agreement to use any school computers. This form will be sent home for parents to review and sign before allowing students access to the computers. Children will be denied computer use until the signed form is on file.

• If a student abuses his/her computer privileges or in any way violates the computer use agreement, access may be revoked for a time determined by the principal. Criminal charges could apply, and the school could pursue legal action against the student.

Electronic Devices

• Cell phones, handheld video games, CD players, MP3 players, two-way radios, and other such electronic devices are not allowed at school.

• If an electronic device is discovered at school, school personnel have the authority to seize it. On the first offense, the item may be recovered by the student’s parent at the end of the school day on the condition that it or any other electronic device is not brought back to school. On a second offense, the device will be seized and could be held in the principal’s office for the remainder of the school year.

• Parents may recover the item at any time upon the condition that it does not return to school. Parents may request through the principal under special conditions to keep a cell phone in a backpack.

Copy of Ucon Elementary Media Policies