The Media Center at Ragsdale High School serves as a multimedia center for learning resources and services. It provides a wide variety of print and non-print materials, equipment and services for students and faculty.

The media staff consists of Ms. Jacqueline Gronwald.

The collection includes resources selected to meet the educational needs of students and faculty. Instruction in reference skills and assistance in the selection of books for leisure reading are provided for students.

The card catalog and circulation services are on a local area network with multiple workstations. The network also supports several CD-ROM services and on-line databases via the Internet.

POLICIES

The Media Center is open in the mornings at 8:30 a.m. for quiet study.

Individual students may use the Media Center during the school day provided they bring a pass signed by a teacher. The purpose of the visit should be indicated on the pass. Each student should have his or her own pass. Passes are required during a student's lunch period.

Bookbags are not permitted unless there are special circumstances discussed in advance with the teacher. All books and bookbags are subject to inspection.

Food and drink (including gum and candy) are not permitted at any time by students.

Quiet should be maintained in order to provide an atmosphere conducive to study.

INTERNET USE

Students have unique log-ons and passwords. Students and staff are expected to follow GCS Policy EFE and Administrative Procedures EFE-P concerning acceptable use of Electronic Transmission Capabilities. Inappropriate use by students may result in loss of Internet privileges or other disciplinary actions.