Check+Out+Policies

Fines are charged on damaged textbooks:
 * Did you know that you will check out** **approximately $400 worth of textbooks this year?** TAKE CARE OF YOUR TEXTBOOK INVESTMENT  Read below to learn more about Western's Textbook/Library Book Check-Out Policy.  BOOK CHECK/OUT Western H. S. students will check out books from teachers through a computerized program that keeps track of all text and library books. Each copy of a given book has an individual barcode. During check-out, that barcode is recorded so that we know which copy the student checked out. Students should keep track of all barcodes in their planner. Students are advised to write their names immediately into all textbooks issued to them.  BOOK CHECK/IN At the end of the course, students MUST return the EXACT copy of the book that was checked out to them to avoid paying a replacement cost. If the book is lost or stolen and not checked in, there will be a charge assessed to the student. The parent is responsible for all charges and books.  TEXTBOOKS Students have sole responsibility for his/her textbooks. Students should not store their textbooks in teachers’ classrooms. The cost of textbooks is high, with prices ranging from $20.00 to $120.00. Lost and damaged books are charged at the full replacement value. Be aware that a student’s total responsibility may be over $400.  BOOK RETURNS All books should be returned to the teacher who issued the textbook. Do not give textbooks to friends or teachers to return.  DAMAGED BOOKS All damaged books will be assessed a charge. Unusable books will be charged at the replacement cost.  LOST BOOKS The library accepts cash, or money orders payable to: Western H. S. Library. Please write the student name and/or ID number on money orders. Receipts are given at time of payment. Please keep the receipt for REFUND purposes.  REFUNDS If a lost book is found in useable condition, a refund will be issued. The appropriate receipt is needed for a refund.  OUTSTANDING CHARGES Students with outstanding text and library book charges may NOT register for the upcoming school year until all charges have been cleared or other arrangements have been made with an Assistant Principal. Text and library book charges are cleared in the library during regular hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  EDUCATION CODE The Education Code 48904 states that any high school may withhold, grades, diplomas, and transcripts from students with overdue library books or with charges for lost textbooks until these payments are made. Your student will be prevented from picking up a registration packet in the fall until all charges are cleared.

Page: Marks, writing, torn, or missing $1.00/ page Barcode: Missing or damage $5.00 Edge: Marks or writing $5.00 Cover: Marks, writing, scratches $5.00 Cover: Bent, torn or missing $10.00 Lost: Replacement Unusable: (Stained, mildewed, burned, or destroyed) Replacement Classroom Library Book Charges: • Books less than $10 are fined at $10 • Books more than $10 are fined at $20 • Books more than $20 are fined at cost plus $5 (additional cost covers tax, shipping and handling for replacement)