Media Center
Media Center Mission: The mission of the High Point Media program is to encourage students to become problem solvers, risk takers, enthusiastic readers and lifelong learners. We will explore Digital Citizenship and what it means to be a good citizen in a digital world. Media and Technology classes are offered to all students and are aligned with the curriculum and the IB philosophy. Our lessons are developed in collaboration with classroom and support teachers. A quality, up to date collection of print and non-print resources is available and continually updated with stakeholder feedback to support and enrich the curriculum and encourage reading for pleasure both at school and at home.
Student Check Out Limits
Kindergarten- one book
1st-5th - 2 books
Staff- unlimited books and materials
The check out period is two weeks and books may be renewed.
Parents may check out books by request.
Faculty Check Out Limits
No limit on number of resources
Kindergarten- one book
1st-5th - 2 books
Staff- unlimited books and materials
The check out period is two weeks and books may be renewed.
Parents may check out books by request.
Faculty Check Out Limits
No limit on number of resources
Books - one month
AV materials - one week
*All lost materials must be paid for in order to continue to check out.
Books are charged at the replacement value. We do not accept book donations as replacements for lost items, since we need to purchase processed library bound books.
AV materials - one week
*All lost materials must be paid for in order to continue to check out.
Books are charged at the replacement value. We do not accept book donations as replacements for lost items, since we need to purchase processed library bound books.
REQUEST A LIBRARY BOOK!
Students, parents, and staff may request books to be added to the Media Center's Collection at any time. The request is not a guarantee of purchase, but all requests will be considered for future book orders.
Book Fairs:
Book Fairs are held twice per year, and are managed by our PTO.
Special Events:
Special events and visiting speakers are scheduled with the Media Specialist as needed.
E-Books
E-books are available via SORA and Follett Destiny within classlink.
*All lost materials must be paid for at the end of the year. Students will need to pay for lost items before checking out additional items. If all items are lost, students may read books from the Lending Library or Classroom Libraries.
Books and Laptops are charged at their replacement value.
Classlink is available for all FCS students and staff. Many technology resources will login automatically when students login to classlink.
Digital Media
Safari Montage, EasyTech Keyboarding, and many other resources are provided for all FCS staff and students. These resources are available through Classlink
WPAW News Show
Each Spring all 4th grade students are eligible to apply to become WPAW News Crew Members. Becoming a crew member is a privilege and honor for High Point's 5th graders. Students work in the mornings with the METI to brainstorm, storyboard, create, and develop news stories using iPads and several recording apps. All students, teachers, and parents in may submit stories to air on the show using the folders in our Google Drive. Teachers must approve all student submissions.
Safari Montage, EasyTech Keyboarding, and many other resources are provided for all FCS staff and students. These resources are available through Classlink
WPAW News Show
Each Spring all 4th grade students are eligible to apply to become WPAW News Crew Members. Becoming a crew member is a privilege and honor for High Point's 5th graders. Students work in the mornings with the METI to brainstorm, storyboard, create, and develop news stories using iPads and several recording apps. All students, teachers, and parents in may submit stories to air on the show using the folders in our Google Drive. Teachers must approve all student submissions.
MEDIA CENTER HOURS: 7:30-2:00
Students may visit with their entire class, an adult, or a "Golden Ticket" hall pass during the open hours. Each classroom has 2 Golden Tickets for students to use with teacher permission. Teachers may schedule whole class visits on the Media Center Schedule.
Our schedule is posted for teachers to sign up for extra check-out visits.
Classes visit to work with the METI on a rotating schedule.
Students may visit any time they need to return and check out a book they have finished reading. Teachers may send students to conduct research, or work on projects, get help finding great books or with technology, or have extra time to read.
Media Resources
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