Number of books
one may check out
Kindergarten-one book
First and Second Grade-two library books & one dot book
Third thru Fifth Grade-up to three books
Loan Period
Kindergarten thru Second Grade-Students may keep items
for one week.
Third thru Fifth Grade-Students may keep items for two
weeks.
*Intermediate students are encouraged to return their books to the media
center when they are finished.*
*If students forget their library books on their scheduled media
day, they should return them the following school day.*
Renewals
Students should notify Mrs. Curran or Mrs. Gamauf if they
would like to renew their library books. They may renew
their books as long as there are no
holds on them. They do not have to bring their books to
the media center in order to renew them.
Fines
Kindergarten thru Second Grade-We do not charge fines for
overdue books; however,
students must return an overdue book before an additional book may
be checked out.
Third thru Fifth Grade-Fines accumulate at a rate of
$0.05 a day after a three day grace period. If a book is
returned three days late, there is no fine; but if the book is
four days late the fine is $0.20.
Lost or Damaged
Books
Students who lose or damage books beyond repair will be charged
the replacement cost of the book. Parents may give permission
for their children to check out more books while lost books are
being looked for by contacting
Mrs. Curran. Bills for damaged books will be sent home
the next school day. Bills for a lost book will be sent
home upon request or at the end of each quarter.
At Palos East we
strive to teach our students to select their books
independently. If you notice your child is bring home
materials at an inappropriately high or low level of difficulty,
please discuss this with your child first.