Media Center



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	General Information: Collection and services, borrowing rules, hours, and staff
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	Internet Navigation Tools: Web evaluation guidelines, a few recommended search tools, and how to choose the best search tool for your purpose
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	Citation Formats: How and why to cite your sources, plus links to information about plagiarism


Academic Expectations

1. At graduation, all students will be able to read a variety of literature

Exemplary	Uses appropriate reading strategies (such as phonics, structural analysis, context clues, etc.) to gain understanding of text
	Self-selects materials appropriate for purposes and reading ability
	Chooses and reads a variety of materials
	Transfers knowledge from text or previous experiences to new or different situations

Proficient	Reads multiple genres, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama
	Describes why a certain approach or genre was taken by the author
	Grasps the subject matter (including the main idea) and purpose of the author
	Assesses the effectiveness of the work

Not Yet Proficient	Does not apply reading strategies and/or is unable to gain meaning from text
	Consistently chooses inappropriate materials for purposes and reading
	Unable to transfer knowledge learned from text or previous experiences to new or different situations

2. At graduation, all students will be able to use technology to collect, analyze, and present data and support student learning

Exemplary	Uses a variety of means to gather and analyze data and to draw defensible interpretations and conclusions
	When given appropriate data, uses a variety of means to analyze and to draw insightful interpretations and conclusions
	Uses appropriate technology to effectively present information

Proficient	Evaluates sources for trustworthy and correct information
	Gathers information using a variety of technologies
	Documents sources of information appropriately
	Develops a plan to use appropriate technology to organize and analyze data

Not Yet Proficient	Uses limited means to gather information and does not attempt interpretations
	When given appropriate data, uses limited means to analyze information and rarely attempts interpretations
	Does not effectively present information

3. At graduation, all students will be able to gather, display, and critically evaluate information using appropriate research tools

Exemplary	Uses a variety of means to gather and analyze data and to draw defensible conclusions
	Is actively and critically literate in a variety of media

Proficient	Develops a plan for gathering information
	Uses sources that are current and appropriate to the topic
	Evaluates sources for correct and trustworthy information
	Documents sources appropriately

Not Yet Proficient	Uses limited means to gather information and attempts weak interpretations
	Has limited knowledge of media and its applications

Cristy Smith - Media Specialist