Q: If I lose my book, can I just bring a different one in to replace it?
A: No. The charge for a lost library book includes processing fees,
barcodes, call number stickers, protective coverings, warranties, and
computer records that come through our company. Payment may
be made in cash or by check made out to “PHES Library”.
Q: What happens if I pay for a book, but then later I find it?
A: Refunds will be given for book payments of $10 or higher if the book is still in good condition and returned during the same school year. If the original payment was less than $10, the office will apply the refund to your child's lunch account, or you may choose to simply keep the book.
Q: May I check out books or use a computer after school?
A: Students may check out books after school. For students needing
computers for homework assignments, the library is open after
school until 3:00 daily, unless a staff meeting occurs.
Library computers are available for homework assignments only.
Students doing homework on the computer must sign in at the
circulation desk, providing the name of the teacher and the name of the
homework assignment. Computer activity is monitored remotely by
the librarians and IT staff, and all websites visited are
automatically recorded by the computer system to assure that
students are safe and on task.
Q: Can my child wait in the library to be picked up after school?
A: No. The library is available after school for assignments that ave to be done on a computer, and for book checkouts. If you need after school care for your child, you can pick up an Enrichment packet from the Enrichment office located in the cafeteria. Enrollment is on a first come first serve basis and space may be limited. If you have any questions about the Enrichment program, please call 623-546-7276.
Q: What are library grades based on?
A: Library grades are based on participation in class lessons,
performance on assessments such as projects and tests, responsibility (such as taking care of materials and returning books each library time). Students are also graded on the Specials Effort and Responsibility Rubric.
A: No. The charge for a lost library book includes processing fees,
barcodes, call number stickers, protective coverings, warranties, and
computer records that come through our company. Payment may
be made in cash or by check made out to “PHES Library”.
Q: What happens if I pay for a book, but then later I find it?
A: Refunds will be given for book payments of $10 or higher if the book is still in good condition and returned during the same school year. If the original payment was less than $10, the office will apply the refund to your child's lunch account, or you may choose to simply keep the book.
Q: May I check out books or use a computer after school?
A: Students may check out books after school. For students needing
computers for homework assignments, the library is open after
school until 3:00 daily, unless a staff meeting occurs.
Library computers are available for homework assignments only.
Students doing homework on the computer must sign in at the
circulation desk, providing the name of the teacher and the name of the
homework assignment. Computer activity is monitored remotely by
the librarians and IT staff, and all websites visited are
automatically recorded by the computer system to assure that
students are safe and on task.
Q: Can my child wait in the library to be picked up after school?
A: No. The library is available after school for assignments that ave to be done on a computer, and for book checkouts. If you need after school care for your child, you can pick up an Enrichment packet from the Enrichment office located in the cafeteria. Enrollment is on a first come first serve basis and space may be limited. If you have any questions about the Enrichment program, please call 623-546-7276.
Q: What are library grades based on?
A: Library grades are based on participation in class lessons,
performance on assessments such as projects and tests, responsibility (such as taking care of materials and returning books each library time). Students are also graded on the Specials Effort and Responsibility Rubric.