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7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday New Extended Hours!

The JVM Media Center can accommodate individual students small groups entire classes during both instructional & non- instructional times

Every student has at least opportunities every day to use the media center 4

Before school (with a pass obtained the previous day) Break (no pass needed) Lunch Activity (with a pass obtained during the morning prior to 4 th period) After school (no pass needed)

Teachers and Media Specialist collaborate on assignments that involve entire classes

Resources and Services

Quality Print and Non-print Resources Aligned with the school’s curriculum

Fiction and non-fiction books Reference books Magazines Newspapers Audiovisual resources Internet access

Instructional television resources w/ distribution to classrooms Computer lab for class usage of curriculum-related software programs and online research In-school television studio Video production and editing equipment

Qualified Staff Professional media specialist 2 qualified assistants

Anytime/Anywhere Access to Quality Resources All you need is an Internet Connection!

May search for subjects. authors, and titles. Can be searched in the media center, classrooms, homes, or any place with Internet access. Know immediately if the material is in the media center or checked out.

Free, reliable databases available to all S.C. residents No login name or password is needed at school, but they are required when accessed from home (Available from media specialist or public librarian)

A way of searching the media center’s online catalog (Accent), DISCUS, and Internet web sites all at the same time in a single search

Reading initiative to encourage voluntary free reading

Lunch Bunch Book Club Meets once a month for lunch and discussion of “book of the month”

After-School Book Club Open to participants in the after-school program Meets each Wednesday from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m. Discussion on books read outside of class (homework) Help in book selection Book reviews

Reading motivation and management program that encourages independent reading Students may earn points, prizes, and extra credit in English by reading books and passing comprehension quizzes on the computer

Handouts Available: JVM Media Center brochure 20 Ways for Parents to Encourage Reading 10 Tips for Parents of School-age Children Children Who Can Read, But Don’t…How to Lead Reluctant Readers Aged 9-13 Back to Books