Behavior in the Library
| Consequences: | |
| Step 1 | Library staff will issue one verbal warning for inappropriate behavior which violates library or school rules. |
| Step 2 | Offending students will be asked to leave the library on the second violation of any library or school rule and/or may be reported for further disciplinary action. |
| Step 3 | Students who continually and/or flagrantly abuse library and/or school rules will be referred for appropriate discipline. |
| Behavior Expectations: |
| The library is a place to complete homework, conduct research, word process classroom assignments, and read. Students who choose to participate in activities that are not conducive to a quiet, study environment will be asked to leave the library. All school rules apply in the library at all times (before and after school as well as during the school day). |
| Safe Environment | Study Environment | Computer Respect | Furniture |
| Show respect to self and others at all times | Speak quietly | One person per computer-except when part of a scheduled classroom research visitation | Keep furniture where it is unless approved by library staff |
| Enter and leave the library quietly | Turn off cell phones and electronics. The library supports the MTHS policy: "If I see it or hear it, I'll take it. Cell phone and electronic device usage is prohibited on campus." Warning: Refusal to surrender an electronic device constitutes "willful defiance." | Follow all Elk Grove USD Internet rules and policies | Four people to a table |
| Walk inside the library at all times | Use the library only for studying or reading not socializing | Treat the computers with care | One person per chair |
| Speak quietly and use appropriate language | Bring necessary supplies to complete assignments and projects | Keep chair legs on the floor-no tipping | |
| Politely show school ID when requested | Come prepared to study-ask for help when needed | Carefully push in chairs when leaving tables | |
| Leave all food, drink, or gum outside the library in the proper container | Leave cards and games in backpack | ||
| Keep your seating area clean -Pick up any paper or debris dropped on the tables or floor. |
 tables to sit down and study away |  comfy seats to study on |  posters around the library |
