Mission Statement: To provide leadership, collaboration and technology in developing and implementing a program that supports the school curriculum, focusing on student achievement and lifelong learning. |
Hours: Monday -Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Located in the lower level of Dobbs Hall |
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Media Center Usage Policies:
- Each student is responsible for appropriate use of Media Center materials and resources.
- Use of the Internet incorporates Cobb County Internet Policy and MHS Student Handbook Guidelines.
- The Internet is to be used for educational purposes only within the Media Center and across the campus.
- Passwords for online resources to be searched from home are available from Media Center personnel.
- Individual student passes are required in the student handbook for admittance, unless with a teacher.
- Remember! The Media Center adheres to all copyright policies and guidelines to protect you.
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Online Resources |
Cobb County Public Library - Online source for Cobb County's Library System
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Cobb Virtual Library - A list of Cobb County School System Educational Internet Resources available to Cobb County Students and Staff -http://cvl.cobbk12.org
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McEachern Links |
Career Cruising - A comprehensive, current, and accurate state and national occupational and educational information database including wage data. - www.careercruising.com |
Discovery Education Streaming Video - Site for educational videos. DiscoveryEducation |
Online SAT Course |
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Media Center Student Information/Guidelines |
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Media Specialists and Para-pro assist patrons in locating and using print, non-print, computer-based and Internet resources.
- A QUIET ATMOSPHERE for INDIVIDUAL research is maintained at all times.
- HOURS
- 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Hours may vary due to professional obligations.
- STUDENT PASSES
- Students must have an individual pass in his/her personal HANDBOOK signed by a teacher to use the Media Center during the school day.
- Passes are not necessary before or after school or during lunch periods, BUT photo student I.D. must be visible at all times.
- COMPUTER USE IN THE MEDIA CENTER and AT HOME
- Internet access and computer software are provided for use in researching educational topics for the completion of assigned class projects.
- Class groups signed up for research projects will have first rights to the computers.
- See Media Specialist for at-home online access passwords.
- Misuse of the Internet can result in loss of the privilege to use this resource.
- PRINTING/PHOTOCOPYING
- Both are available in the Media Center for a cost of 10 cents per page for black & white copies.
- Color printer is available for a cost of 50 cents per page (and up) from the computers.
- CHECK-OUT OF MATERIALS
- A photo student I.D. card is required.
- Checkout period is 3 weeks with a maximum of 3 items checked out at the same time.
- Students who do not return materials on time will be contacted through their advisor.
- After a time the material will be considered lost and the student must pay for the material.
- FAILURE TO PAY for lost materials can result in loss of parking space, no report card, and/or no textbooks issued the following semester until obligations are cleared with the Media Staff.
- REFERENCE MATERIALS/MAGAZINES/NEWSPAPERS
- To be used in Media Center only.
- Copies may be made for personal use.
- CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS working in the Media Center is of major importance.
- Administrative disciplinary action will be taken for inappropriate behavior, misuse or damage of materials, and ANY setting off of the security system.
- PERSONAL SUPPLIES
- Kleenex, etc. and supplies for the completion of class projects being turned in for a grade must be provided by the student.
- Media Center budget restrictions do not permit issuance of such items.
- FOOD, CANDY, GUM AND DRINKS (INCLUDING WATER BOTTLES)
- These items are NOT permitted in the Media Center.
ALL CAMPUS RULES AND REGULATIONS remain in effect in the Media Center. |
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