About the Library
How Big is the Library?
- 2000 square feet
- 12,500 non-fiction books
- 7,800 plus fiction books
- The library supports Common Core curriculum.
- It is for research. Books and computers can be used inhouse for classes to practice taking notes, searching valid sources, and doing research projects ---Books can be put "on reserve" for specific projects if multiple classes are doing the same project. This method ensures that more students can access the reference materials they need.
- LIBRARY IS PART OF MULTIPLE CALIFORNIA STANDARDS for all grade levels:
- 2.0 Reading Comprehension —"Students read and understand grade level appropriate material…<.by grade 8,>, … including a good representation of narrative and expository text (e.g.. .literature, magazines, newspapers, online information)"—All Grades K-12
- 2.0 Writing Application….."2.3c. Include evidence compiled through the formal research process (e.g. use of a card catalog, Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature, a computer catalog, magazines, …dictionaries.)"—Grade Seven
- 2.0 Speaking Application……"2.3c Use a variety of primary and secondary sources and distinguish the nature and value of each"—Grade Eight
- The library is a great educational tool to reinforce the standards!