Mission Statement:
The mission of the School Library Program is to bring together all staff and students in encouraging a lifelong love of reading, building information literacy skills, nurturing research and inquiry, and sparking creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking.
Vision Statement:
The Jeffrey Trail School Library Program is the heart of the school, where
- students conduct research, find reading materials, and use technology for learning, providing them with a solid foundation of information technology skills, digital citizenship, authentic learning experiences, and a love of reading
- teachers use the library and all its resources to build a curriculum that encourages student choice, inquiry, effective technology use, and collaboration
Core Values:
- In the 21st century, the most important thing students should learn is how to access, evaluate, use, and synthesize information.
- The library should be central to any 21st century curricular program
- Students have the right to see themselves reflected in their schools, communities, and library
- Multiple literacies must be taught in context
- Reading is the best thing a student can do for themselves
- The library fosters students' individual interests, creative pursuits, and intellectual risk-taking
- Giving students choices empowers their learning
- What students say and think matters
Important Links
Chromebook Care Presentation for Homeroom