Welcome to the

Media Center

Media Center Orientation

Stockbridge Middle School

2002-2003 School Year

Mrs. Youmans

The Staff

Mrs. Youmans Mrs. Shumate

If you need help, just ask.

Where to find things in the Media Center

Magazines

Current Magazines are kept on wall in the red folders.

Back issues kept in storage (see staff if needed)

Not available for checkout Research magazines in

Media Center Copies of articles can be

made for $.05 a copy.

Reference

Located on back wall. Encyclopedias located on

bookshelves in the middle of Reference area

Reference may not be checked out (Permission for overnight

checkout may be granted with teacher approval) See Staff

Copies of articles can be made for $.05 a page.

Tables are for Students doing research.

Quiet please.

Respect Others

Keep the Library Neat

Put materials back where you got them before leaving the Media Center.

If you are unsure of where the item came from , put it on one of the black carts.

Fiction and Nonfiction

We encourage students to check out books for classroom and pleasure reading

Two books per student for two weeks

Fines are $.05 a day (not counting holidays and weekends)

Extras

GSIS Computer for Careers through the Guidance Dept.

Video Editing and Viewing Room

More Extras

IMac for Imovies and Multimedia Projects

WSMS News Room

Computers

Computers are available for:– Research– Looking up a book– Typing– Multi-media Projects

We have:– GALILEO– OPAC– Accelerated Reader– Groliers Encyclopedia– Office

To Get on The Internet

Stockbridge Middle SchoolHandbook Acknowledgment- Parent

  Student's Name Date

 Homeroom Teacher Grade

 I have received and read a copy of the 2002-2003 Henry County Student Handbook and local school supplements, if applicable, from the above named student. I understand that any questions from my children or me can be directed to the school principal or superintendent.

You must have a copy of this form signed by your parents

Acceptable Use PolicyElectronic Communications System The Internet Safety Policy and school system measures are

designed to address safety and security when using direct electronic communication. Electronic resources are defined as the following: Internet, World Wide

Web (WWW), online services, networked information, licensed software, telecommunication resources, and all hardware on which it is being accessed. All users are expected to abide by the accepted electronic resources rules to include (but not limited to) the following:

1. Follow school system regulations which concern use of electronic resources (i.e., will not damage computers, will respect the privacy of other users' files, will follow the directions of staff, will not be wasteful of resources).

2. Comply with network policies (i.e., student and staff logins).

3. Use the Internet for appropriate educational purposes.

4. Use electronic resources only with permission of designated school system staff.

5. Respect and uphold the copyright laws (i.e., giving credit to the rightful author and not distributing protected material or software).

6.Immediately report any security problems or violations of these conditions to appropriate school system staff.

7.Do not use language that is obscene, insulting, purposely inaccurate or offensive to others.

8.Do not access inappropriate materials or show others how to access them.

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9.Do not disseminate personal information regarding minors or staff members.

10.Do not transmit computer viruses or any other malicious programs.

11..Do not intentionally damage or unlawfully disrupt Internet/WWW services or hardware/software that provides the delivery of electronic resources.

Failure to abide by this Board policy and administrative procedures governing use of the school system's electronic resources may result in the suspension and/or revocation of system access. Additionally, student violations may result in discipline up to and including long-term suspension, expulsion and/or appropriate legal action.

The Henry County School System has taken precautions, which are limited, to restrict access to controversial materials, however, on a global network it is impossible to control all. Materials and a user may accidentally or purposely discover controversial information. Use of any information obtained via electronic resources is at the risk of the user.

The Henry County School System makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. The Henry County School System will not be responsible for any damages the user may suffer, including loss of data or cost incurred from a commercial service. The system will not be responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through any telecommunication or electronic resource.

2001-2002 Henry County Secondary Student Handbook

Checkout Procedures

Come in QuietlyPick a book out

from the shelfGo to Checkout

Counter

Find your library card in file on counter

Give book and card to Mrs. Shumate or Mrs. Youmans

Take your book, leave your card

Remember to return your book on time!

2 weeks

Prices and Items for Sale

Copies- $.05 a pageFines- $.05 a dayPoster Board- $.50Printing- $.05 for

Black and White $.10 for color per page

Paper for letters-$.05 a letter (Bring your own paper and it’s FREE)

Don’t forget your money. Bring change, $1 or $5.We cannot guarantee to have change for anything larger