1. How many books may children check out?
2. How long can I keep my book?
3. Is there a fine for overdue library books?
4. Do I need a reading folder in order to check out a book?
5. You mentioned a ZPD. Exactly what does that mean?
6. Are there behavior rules for the library?

How many books may children check out?

A total of two(2).  One AR and one pleasure book.

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How long can I keep my book?

A book is checked out for a period of two(2) weeks, and it can be renewed 
one additional time.

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Is there a fine for overdue library books?

Yes, there is.  When a book is checked out, the due date is stamped on the 
Date Due 
slip in the back of the book.  After two weeks, the book is due for return 
unless it is 
renewed.    A three-day grace period is extended and overdue notices are 
sent daily to 
the classrooms.  On the fourth day, a fine of 20 cents is assessed, and the 
fine 
increases at a rate of 5 cents per day until the book is returned and the 
fine is paid.

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Do I need a reading folder in order to check out a book?

Yes, you do.  All students at CHUE have a reading folder which contains a 
reading log 
and a ZPD.  Students are required to read AR book that are within the ZPD 
unless 
otherwise authorized by the classroom teacher.

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You mentioned a ZPD. Exactly what does that mean?

At the beginning of the school year all stuents are given the Accelerated 
Reader STAR 
Reading Diagnostic Test which identifies the reading level and ZPD of the 
student.   
The reading level is the combination score for word recognition and 
comprehension.  
The ZPD or Zone of Proximal Development  is a reading level range from which 
a 
student should be selecting books for optimal growth in reading without 
frustration.  
These scores present a snapshot of achievement at a specific point in time.  
STAR 
tests are also given at mid-year and at the end of the school year to 
measure the 
student's growth in reading.

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Are there behavior rules for the library?

Yes, there are six rules:
1.  Be kind and courteous to everyone.
2.  Speak in quiet voices.
3.  Walk when moving through the library.
4.  "Four On The Floor"-- all four legs of the chair in contact with the 
floor while students    
      are seated.
5.  No food, drinks, or gum.
6.  READ!    READ!    READ!

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