Students are responsible for checking out and returning materials on time. The date is stamped on the material for the student’s information.
• There is a two week check out period for books.
• Magazines (current issue excepted) will check out for a one week period.
Students are responsible for returning materials in good condition and paying for any material that is lost or damaged. If a book is lost, the replacement cost will be the actual price of the book, with a minimum of $15.00. A flat fee of $5.00 will be charged for any lost magazine.
OVERDUE MATERIALS
There are no overdue fines.
Overdue materials are handled in the following manner: Reports that list students who have overdue materials are given to the classroom teacher every Wednesday. The overdue report lists the number of days that a student’s Media Center material is overdue.
The first two times that a student’s name appears on the list, the classroom teacher will remind the student to return the material.
If the material is not returned, and the student’s name appears on the list for a third time, the student’s library privileges will be frozen and a letter will be sent home.
If the student’s name appears on the list for a fourth time, another letter is sent home, and the student’s parents are called. If the student’s name appears on the list a fifth time, a citation will be issued.
After a student’s name has appeared on the list three times, report cards and progress reports will be held in the Principal’s office until the overdue material has been returned, or lost fees paid.
INTERNET USE
Students who wish to use the Internet in the Media Center will use it for educational purposes only, have a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file at the school, read and agree to the attached Student Internet Guidelines, and have a fully filled out Internet Research Passport for each use.
STUDENT INTERNET GUIDELINES
• I must have a signed Handbook Contract on file at the school before Internet privileges are granted.
• I know that the use of the Internet in the Media Center is a privilege and not a right, and I agree to follow the guidelines set forth in this document.
• I will only use the Internet when an adult is present.
• Before I use the Internet, I will have all topics that are to be researched on the Internet approved by my teacher or the Media Specialist. In addition, I will obtain an Internet Pass from the Media Specialist before I begin my research on the internet. I will not enter a chat room or browse the Internet without special permission from my teacher or Media Specialist.
• If I find myself in an uncomfortable or inappropriate situation on the Internet, I will stop immediately and tell the teacher or Media Specialist in charge.
• I understand that I can download information from the Internet onto disk, but that Our Lady of the Assumption School and the Archdiocese of Atlanta are not responsible for any virus on downloaded programs or materials.
• Plagiarism is unacceptable. Therefore, I will be responsible for citing sources used on the Internet.
• I will follow the rules of netiquette and be careful not to give out personal information about myself or others.
• I understand that e-mail is not private and that anyone can read my mail. I also understand that e-mail is to be used for educational purposes only.
• I will be courteous to my fellow students by not monopolizing the computer and wasting paper by excessive printing.
• I will not tamper with Media Center computers.