Orangethorpe Media Center Policies

  • Class Library Visits

    • Classes visit the library weekly or every other week depending on grade level. Students may check out 1 book per visit.
    • Additional items may be checked out for class projects, or at teacher discretion.

    Returns and Overdues

    • Bring library books with you to the library.
    • Books not returned on the appropriate date are considered overdue.
    • Students with overdue books may not check out another item until the overdue materials are returned.

    Lost/Damaged Books

    • Students can clear their accounts for lost or damaged items by making a donation up to the amount of the replacement cost of the book or by donating a replacement book.
    • Donations may be made to the school office.

    Renewals

    • Students may renew a library book by bringing the loaned item to the library at the time of their class visit. Students with renewed books will not get a new book on visit.  Items on hold for another student are not eligible for renewal.

    Library Holds

    • Students can browse the library catalog and place up to two books on hold using their school iPads. Instructions for Library Holds can be found here.

    eBooks/Audio Books

    • Students can check out eBooks and audiobooks through the Sora app on their school iPad. Instructions for utilizing the Sora app can be found here.

    Technology

    • Student devices will be checked out in August at the start of the school year.
    • Devices must be returned on the date requested at the end of the school year, in good working condition, along with the assigned Apple charger and cable. Aftermarket items will not be accepted.
    • Students may submit a student repair ticket through the Student Repair Form icon on their school iPad. School iPads are property of the Fullerton School District and are intended for educational use.
    • Improper use of school technology may result in loss of privileges.