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The following information is
provided to help you use the resources of your library more efficiently.
Arcadia High School Identification
Cards
Replacement cards may be obtained at the ASB office on Wed. & Fri. before school, during lunch, or after school for $10. New students will be issued a temporary card until the permanent one is prepared. Students must carry valid school picture identification while on the school campus. Library
Lending Policy
Students are encouraged to
return materials as soon as they have finished using them. This permits
these resources to be used by several students during the course of the
year.
Library
Fines and Fees
Textbooks, workbooks, and other instructional materials are issued at the beginning of each semester and throughout the semester as requested by teachers. Textbooks for year classes, such as Mathematics, English, History, and Foreign Language are usually issued for the full school year. Textbooks for semester classes are issued at the beginning of each semester and collected at the end of each semester. Class novels and workbooks may be issued and returned during the course of one semester. Students need to report any and all unmarked damages to the library staff within 1 week of checking out materials. Students are responsible for the care and preservation of all instructional materials checked out to them. Please read the following rules and responsibilities carefully.The textbooks checked out to you with your Arcadia High School ID card are the property of the Arcadia Unified School District and it is your privilege to use the books while you are a student at Arcadia High School. Only students with a current, valid Arcadia High School ID card will be issued books. Students will be issued textbooks only for those classes in which they are enrolled. Students are required to return all textbooks at the conclusion of the class, at the direction or request of the teacher and/or the Library staff, or if the student leaves Arcadia High School. 1. Textbooks are only checked
out with a current, valid Arcadia High School ID card.
4. Students are asked not to write, underline or highlight in textbooks, including textbook novels checked out for English classes (use sticky notes!). 5. If text is lost or damaged in any way, student will pay all costs before a new textbook is issued. 6. All texts checked out to the student must be returned in good, usable condition, with the barcode still attached to the book, at the end of the class. A book returned without a barcode will be considered a lost book and the full cost of the book will be billed to the student. 7. Students will not be allowed to complete registration for the new school year or have records transferred, etc., until all textbooks and library books are returned and outstanding fines are paid. Textbook Fines and Fees Report cards and transcripts may be withheld if a student owes a fine for overdue or damaged materials. Fines for repair or replacement of library or textbook materials are assessed when materials are abused during the time the student was responsible for the materials. Fines are assessed when a book is water or liquid damaged, the binding is damaged, a barcode or picture has been cut from the book, or damage due to ink, highlighter, or writing has occurred inside the book. Damage
Descriptions
A full refund is issued for items lost and paid for when returned in good, usable condition. Legal References - The complete AUSD Board Policies can be reviewed at the AHS office or at the AUSD Superintendent's Office. Education Codes19910 Malicious Cutting, Tearing, Defacing, Breaking or Injuring Library Property 19911 Willful Retention of Library Property 48904 Willful Misconduct; Limit of Liability of Parent or Guardian Withholding Grades, Diplomas or Transcripts of Students causing Property damage or Injury Transfer of Permanent Enrollment and Scholarship Record Government Code
Civil Code
It is the intent of the Governing Board of Arcadia Unified School District to adhere to the provisions of all copyright laws and to maintain the highest ethical standards in the use of copyright materials. Willful infringement of copyright laws by district employees and students is prohibited. Legal Reference: United States
Code, Title 17
For further information or
assistance please call 626-821-1787 during the school day.
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