Welcome

The CCHS Media Center Staff can help with Common Core Standards:

• Students can learn to navigate databases and search engines, evaluate texts, and use interactive media
• Students can “expand their range of readings beyond textbooks” – Through resources like the Tennessee Electronic Library, students can find materials that enhance or extend the content found in the textbooks
• Faculty and students can suggest print/nonprint materials to add to our collection, magazine subscriptions, and databases
• Students can “engage in research simulation tasks” – Once a research project is assigned, the media center staff can help retrieve materials for these purposes and direct students in conducting research
• “Building knowledge through content – Rich non-fiction” Many library materials are content rich non-fiction. We can help students find works that fall under this category, and we have already purchased or located several of the Common Core’s recommended texts.
• “Reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from rich text, both literary and informational” – We can help locate literary and informational texts for classrooms, and we can help students support their conclusions using evidence from these texts.

All departments and subjects welcome! Don’t hesitate to contact us because we really do want to help you and your students!

• Computers with Internet access are available for student use. Students must have an Acceptable Use Form on file in order to use the Internet. Computers in the library and the computer lab are for educational purposes only. This includes research, word processing, or accessing the online card catalog (Destiny). E-mail can be accessed for academic purposes only with the permission of the classroom teacher or library staff. Downloading of programs from the Internet or other sources is not allowed.
• No food or soft drinks are allowed in the library or the computer lab. Bottled water is allowed in the library as long as students do not have the water at the computers. No food or drink is allowed in the computer lab.
• Books are checked out for a two-week period and may be renewed. Fines for overdue books are five (5) cents per school day. Students with library debts (overdues/fines) cannot check out materials until all debts are cleared. Grade cards will be held until all debts are cleared. Seniors with library debts will not be allowed to walk for graduation.
• If an item is lost or badly damaged, the replacement cost of the item will be charged plus the fine accrued.
• The use of cell phones, iPods, and other electronic devices is not allowed without permission from supervising teacher or library staff.
• Games played on the computer are not permitted unless permission is given by the supervising teacher or they are part of the assigned lesson.
• Do not change any system settings on any computers including screen savers, background, etc.
• Operate the equipment properly and give care to all components (headphones, mouse, etc.). Report any problems immediately.
• All book bags, gym bags, etc. must be left at the door upon entering the library or the computer lab.
• Students are to remain seated until the class change bell rings. Students are not to line up at the doors to wait for the dismissal bell.
• Teachers are to accompany their students to the library and/or the computer lab and remain with them.
• Teachers must monitor student computer use. REMEMBER: The filter does not catch everything!
• Teachers sending small groups to the library (six or less) must send the required form with the student(s) stating assignment and the time they were dismissed from class. Library staff will sign the note and mark the time for returning to class.
• Teachers are not to schedule library and/or computer time when a substitute is present.

• Provide instruction and help in the use of library information, materials, and equipment
• Provide a quiet, attractive, and friendly place for study
• Provide help and resources for assignments and personal information needs
• Provide recreational books, information, and materials
• Purchase books, materials, and equipment to support Cocke County High School educational goals

• In print : Books, magazines (current and back issues), and newspapers
• Electronic : Destiny Online Catalog and Internet resources
• Word processing, database/spreadsheets, presentation software
• Equipment : Computers, TV’s, VCR’s, Video Cameras, DVD Players, LCD Projector

Cocke County Schools have access to computers, networks, and the Internet. This technology is the most effective way we have found for introducing students to the global nature of information. It allows users to find, synthesize, and share information in a variety of unique ways.

The Internet has come about because groups of individuals have chosen to network their computers in order to share information. A small minority have made objectionable materials available over the Internet. Cocke County Schools take every precaution to restrict access to this information. However, an industrious user may discover it. We firmly believe that the valuable information and interaction available on the Internet far outweigh the possibility that users may obtain unsuitable material. Disciplinary action will be taken against users found sending or acquiring objectionable material over the Internet.

Please remember the following :

• Never write or share your password.
• All network communication must be polite, kind, and free from inappropriate language.
• Electronic mail is not private.
• Electronic mail will be checked daily. File server space is limited.
• Personal addresses, phone numbers, and financial information shall not be included in network communication.
• No attempt to tamper with other people’s data or gain unauthorized access to accounts or files on the networks, including the Internet, is permitted.
• Cocke County School System does not own the copyright on any of its software, and except for a single copy for backup purposes or unless expressly authorized by the copyright owner(s), you do not have the right to reproduce it.
• If you are unsure about any use of the networks or Internet, ask the technology coordinator.

Acceptable Use Policy – Student
Acceptable Use Policy – Employee/Staff