Media Center

Books and materials are purchased based on professional staff requests, curriculum needs, student interest, and recommended book selection resources. Students may make recommendations at the circulation desk.

When an individual or group of school patrons has reason to object to the inclusion of specific materials in the media collection, the CCPS guidelines for challenged materials will be followed, School Board Policy 2522.

Students may check out books for a one-week period. They are welcome to bring books in and renew them if they need more time. Kindergarteners may check out one book. First graders may check out two books. Second graders may check out three books. Third through fifth graders may check out four books. Overdue books need to be returned before new ones are checked out. Teacher materials may be checked out for an unlimited time period with the understanding that they may be asked to return the materials/books so that another teacher may use them.

CCPS has established guidelines for copyright compliance. Copyright violations are very serious, and we will make all efforts to adhere to District Policy School Board Policy 2531.

The news show (WVME) will be on every morning at approximately 8:25 AM. Students involved in the news show need to report to the newsroom by 8:00 AM. If a staff member has an announcement or would like to be on the news show, an email request needs to be
sent to the Media Specialist 24 hours in advance.

Media sign-up sheets for the month will be made available electronically. At the beginning of the school year, all classes must have an instructional session before they start to check out materials.

The Lab is open at various times throughout the school day. Please see the Media Specialist for specifics. Before students leave, they are expected to take apart whatever they build and return the materials to the containers, so they are ready for the next student.

Students may apply for News Crew (4th and 5th graders) and/or Media Leaders. News Crew Leaders and Media Leaders need to be able to be in the Media Center by 8:00 AM during their assigned rotation. Generally, we are off air by 8:30 AM and News Crew Leaders should be in their classrooms by 8:35 at the latest. If at any point their Leadership roles cause a problem with their classwork, please notify the Media Specialist immediately.