LIST OF BOOKS USED FOR 2008-2009
Resource books are designated English novels that each individual English teacher will assign throughout the school year. There are many titles teachers have to choose from, some of which include: In Cold Blood, Night, Siddartha, The Great Gatsby, The Promise and many more.
When the teacher assigns a title that is within their curriculum for that course, the students will come with their class to check out the book. Usually they will have the book for about 6 weeks (one grading triad). Students will come with their Claremont High School picture ID card to check out the book. If the student has outstanding debts or textbooks, the book will be issued, and the student will be notified that they owe the library either a book or money. If the student is absent on the day the class comes to check out the title, it is the student's responsibility to get the book either before school, at lunch or after school, as to not disrupt their classtime.
FINES
These resource books are on loan from the Claremont High School Library. With a loan also comes a penalty when not returned on time. The fine that is assessed to the resource books is currently $ .25 per day the CHS Library is open. The CHS Library always has the resource books due on Fridays. This allows us to give a grace period of one day, the following Monday. NO FINE will be charged if the book is returned by the following Monday. If the book is not returned by Monday, the fine incurred will include Monday as an overdue day and therefore be a $.50 on Tuesday.
STOLEN, LOST or DAMAGED BOOKS
The average cost of replacing a resource book is $15.00. There are some that are more expensive. The replacement policy for a resource book will follow the Textbook replacement policy. This can be found on this website or in the Parent-Student Handbook on page 25.