EHS Student Handbook 2021 | Page 80

Enfield High School Library The EHS Library is open Monday through Friday from 7:10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Computers and Internet are available for educational purposes to those who have signed the Acceptable Use Policy. Computer use is monitored. Examples of non-educational use not allowed in the EHS Library include chat rooms, games (computers, board, card), online shopping (etc.). The EHS Library collection includes resources supporting the curriculum. Photocopiers are available to support student work and research projects. Circulation Information Students use their ID Cards to check out materials and are responsible for any items checked out in their names. • Books may be signed out for a three-week circulation period and may be renewed if no one is waiting for them. • Reference books & magazines do not circulate. • Overdue notices are sent to students. • Overdue library material must be returned or paid for before students can receive diplomas. Procedures The EHS Library welcomes academic activity. Students are expected to be working on schoolwork and projects while in the library. Because of the potential for damage, food and drink are NOT ALLOWED in the library at any time. Admittance to the EHS Library Eagle Block: Students do not need passes to use the library before first period or after school. Students planning to go to the library during Eagle Block must come to the library before school starts and get a Eagle Block Library Pass. Students should report to the library for Eagle Block and turn in the pass at the desk. From a Class: Any student excused from class to visit the library MUST have a pass from the teacher of that class. If the student is to return to class before the period is over, that fact is to be noted on the pass by the teacher. Lost or Damaged Library Material Students will be assessed the replacement cost of any lost or damaged materials. Whether materials are damaged beyond repair will be determined by the Library Media Specialist. A charge of 10% of the replacement cost will be assessed for repairable damages. HEALTH SERVICES Students who become ill while in school are to go to the school nurse for help and not to the lavatory. The following rules pertain to visits to the nurse’s office. 1. Unless it is an emergency, secure permission from the teacher before going to the nurses’ office. 2. In an emergency, report directly to the nurses’ office. 3. A student may stay in the nurses’ office for only one period. If illness is prolonged beyond one period, the student may be sent home. 4. Before a student is permitted to go home, a parent must be contacted either by the nurse or by the student’s assistant principal. 80