Welcome to New Teacher Orientation Welcome to New Teacher Orientation Ashley Ridge High School Media Center

Welcome Packet  Media Guidelines for Classroom Teachers  Guidelines for Using Videos in the Classroom  Request Form to Show a Video  Teacher’s Guide to the Media Center  Information Students Need to Know  ETV StreamlineSC QuickStart  DISCUS

Media Staff  Maylene Alejandro-Edna Spencer Media Specialists  Donna Moran-Media Clerk

The Media Center’s Mission ARHS Media Center is committed to---  providing resources, services and instruction that support the curriculum  meeting the informational needs of students and staff  promoting literacy and a lifelong love of reading.

Media Center Hours Monday -Friday 6:45 am – 3:30 pm

Available Equipment  Laminator  Ellison Machine-Letter Stencils  Poster Maker  Scanner  Multimedia Cart  DVD Players  DVD/VCR Players  Cassette/CD Players  Video Camera & Tripod  Overheads  Color Photocopier  Color Printer

Print and AV Resources  more than 17,000 books  676 DVD’s  20 Periodicals  1 newspaper (Summerville Journal Scene)  Post & Courier available online

Online Resources  DISCUS-contains several databases related to all areas of the curriculum  URL:  Username: discus14  Password: research  CIS (SCOIS)-Career information  URL:  Username: ashleyridge  Password: highschool Site ID: SC17159

Media Services  Book Talks/Book Passes  Bibliographies  Library instruction  Media Center Orientation  Collaboration on curriculum units  Pull and reserve materials for classroom assignments  Laminating

Media Services (continued)  Making posters  Staff development/training sessions  Schedule use of media center and professional library/conference room ***Note: We do not use the School Fusion calendar to schedule use of the media center, the conference room or the media center computers.

Media Center Web Page

Scheduling Classes in the Media Center  Review “Media Guidelines for Classroom Teachers”.  Schedule with the Media Specialists as far in advance as possible.  Submit a copy of lesson plan, worksheet or assignment details.  Accompany class to the media center and remain with the class.

Scheduling (continued)  Seat students together in one area.  Have students remain in their seats until the bell rings.  Substitutes may not bring classes to the media center.  Please verify that sufficient resources are available before scheduling in the media center.

Scheduling (continued)  Please verify that sufficient resources are available before scheduling in the media center  Limit groups to four members  Two classes may be scheduled during non-lunch periods.

Sending Students to the Media Center  Students must sign in and sign out.  Please send no more than two students from a class to do research.  Send students on a written pass or use the agenda book (owner only).  Indicate on the pass the student’s first and last name, the assignment to be completed and a return time if student is to return to class.

Sending Students (continued)  Sign your first and last name on the pass.  Do not write passes for students who are not doing an assignment for you.  Do not send student volunteers to sit in the media center.  Subs may not send students to the media center (Note this in your lesson plan).

Checking Out & Reserving Materials  Teachers have unlimited checkouts for books and DVDs for as long as needed. Check DVD’S out at the desk to avoid setting off the security alarm.  Return items as soon as you are finished with them so others may use them.  Teachers are responsible for any lost or damaged materials.  Teachers may request that books related to a current class assignment be pulled and placed on “Reserve” for their classes.

Use of Computers  Schedule use of media computers with the media specialists.  Provide a copy of the assignment prior to the visit.  Check to see that all students have a current AUP on file.  Make sure all students are wearing their IDs.  Complete the seating chart as soon as students are seated.

Use of Computers (continued)  Students are not allowed to play games or .  Sharing may be necessary. We have students who are assigned to the media center to complete online courses or dual credit assignments. We also have some class periods when all computer labs are blocked out for APEX.  Testing gets priority.

Guidelines for Using Videos  Use Streamline SC when available  Face-to-face teaching that relates to the current teaching unit  Must be previewed by teacher  No R-rated movies  Use caution with substitutes  Complete appropriate form for videos brought from home, rented or taped off-air

Your Input is Important  Recommend resources that are related to your curriculum at any time (ongoing “Want” File)  Complete media surveys  Offer to serve on Media Advisory Committee

Collaboration We are willing to work with you at all stages of planning and development of class units and projects. Just give us advance warning.

Faculty Book Swap  The media center coordinates a faculty book swap. Books are housed in the professional library/conference room.  Teachers may contribute books to be shared with other faculty members.  You may take a book in exchange for a book, or you may borrow a book and return it when you finish reading it.

Contact Numbers  Maylene –  Edna  Donna’s desk ***Note: We are not always able to check immediately so call Donna’s desk if you need a quick response.