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Library Policies
Mission Statement
The Library is an integral part of the instructional program at MaST Community Charter School. We are dedicated to ensuring that all of our students are effective users of ideas and information. This mission is accomplished:
 | by providing intellectual and physical access to material in various formats |
| by providing instruction to foster competence in accessing, evaluating, and utilizing information |
| by promoting an interest in reading, viewing, and using information and ideas |
| by collaborating with other educators to design learning strategies to meet the needs of individual students |
Circulation Policies
Students may borrow items as follows:
|
Grade |
Check out Period |
Maximum Books |
|
Kindergarten |
1 week |
1 |
|
1st Grade |
1 week |
1 |
|
2nd Grade |
1 week |
1 |
|
3rd Grade |
1 week |
2 |
|
4th Grade |
1 week |
2 |
|
5th Grade |
2 week |
2 |
|
6th Grade |
2 weeks |
2 |
|
7th Grade |
2 weeks |
3 |
|
8th Grade |
2 weeks |
3 |
|
9th Grade |
3 weeks |
4 |
|
10th Grade |
3 weeks |
4 |
|
11th Grade |
3 weeks |
4 |
|
12th Grade |
3 weeks |
4 |
Reference materials may not be checked out and can only be used while in the library. Videos and CD-ROM items are available for faculty checkout only. A MaST student I.D. card is required to check out all materials in the library and to use the library’s computers. All school rules and regulations are in effect while using the materials and services in the school library center.
Overdue materials
Library books should be returned by the due date. If a student needs an item for a longer period, that item can be renewed as long as it is not on hold for someone else. Weekly overdue notices and fine notices will be distributed to a student’s homeroom. Overdue fines are accessed as follows:
Grades 3 through 5 5 cents a day for each school day past due date
Grades 6 through 12 10 cents a day for each school day past due date
Lost or damaged items
Unfortunately, some of the library items checked out by our students never make it back to the library. In the event that library material is lost or damaged, we ask that a fine be paid to cover the cost of replacing the lost/damaged item. Fines for magazines that are lost or damaged will be set at $5.00.
Library passes
Students in grades 7 through 12 may come to the library before morning homeroom, during lunch, and after dismissal. Homeroom or lunch passes are required for these students to visit the library. All students may visit the library during the day as long as they have either their signed agenda or a note from their teacher detailing the purpose for their visit.
Computer use
The Library has 7 laptop computers available for student use. In addition to Internet access, the entire MS Office suite of programs are available including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. A printer is also available for student use. The Acceptable Use Policy for Mast Community Charter School is in effect for students using the Library’s computers. The Library’s computers may only be used for educational purposes only. A student I.D. is required in order to use the computers. Student who violate the Acceptable Use Policy will have their computer privileges suspended. Subsequent violations will be referred to the administration for further disciplinary action.