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Media Center Facilities & Procedures

MEDIA CENTER: ACCESS AND RESPONSIBILITY

Operating Hours and Student Conduct

  • Hours: Open every morning at **7:30 a.m.** and remains open until **4:00 p.m.**, Monday through Friday.
  • Access: Students must have a **pass** when going from classes to the Media Center.
  • Conduct: Proper behavior is expected. Students who misbehave may be asked to leave and/or **lose the privilege** of visiting the Media Center.

Circulation and Fines

  • Checkout Period: Books may be checked out for a period of **two weeks** and may be renewed for an additional two weeks.
  • Lost Books: If a student loses a book, they must pay the **full replacement cost.**

Consequence of Fines/Overdues: Any student who owes a fine for damaged or lost books (including from previous years) or who has overdue books **will not be permitted to check out books** nor **purchase a parking permit** until all overdue books have been returned or replacement costs are paid.

Internet Access

Prior to authorization to sign on to the Internet via a Wilkes County Schools connection, all users must have a **signed and current “Acceptable Internet and Network Use Policy”** on file.