TextbooksThe textbook room is located in the Library
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Students are responsible for the care and preservation of all instructional materials checked out to them and must report any and all unmarked damages to the textbook room during the first month of school. We do not accept the excuse of, "It was like that when I checked it out." Students and their parents are financially responsible for any damage done during the time the books are assigned to them. Students are required to return all textbooks at the conclusion of a class, if a class/teacher change occurs, at the direction/request of the teacher and/or the library staff, or if the student checks out of Rowland High School.
Instructional materials are checked out only with a current, valid Rowland ID card or class schedule.
Instructional materials are checked out only with a current, valid Rowland ID card or class schedule.
Care of Books
1. All textbooks are to be covered with a paper, non-adhesive book cover.
2. Students are to protect all textbooks from damage. Do not store in backpacks with liquids.
3. Students are not to write, underline or highlight in textbooks, including textbook novels checked out for English classes (use sticky notes).
4. Do not store papers or pencils/pens in books because this will break the binding.
5. All textbooks checked out to the student must be returned in good, usable condition, with the barcode still attached to the book.
2. Students are to protect all textbooks from damage. Do not store in backpacks with liquids.
3. Students are not to write, underline or highlight in textbooks, including textbook novels checked out for English classes (use sticky notes).
4. Do not store papers or pencils/pens in books because this will break the binding.
5. All textbooks checked out to the student must be returned in good, usable condition, with the barcode still attached to the book.
Lost Books: What to do
1. Report lost, damaged, or stolen books to the textbook room immediately.
2. If textbook is lost or damaged in any way, student will pay its cost or sign up for a payment plan before a new one is issued.
3. Students will not receive report cards, diplomas, transcripts or be allowed to have records transferred, etc. until all textbooks are returned and outstanding fines are paid.
2. If textbook is lost or damaged in any way, student will pay its cost or sign up for a payment plan before a new one is issued.
3. Students will not receive report cards, diplomas, transcripts or be allowed to have records transferred, etc. until all textbooks are returned and outstanding fines are paid.
Textbook Fines and Fees
Students: you are the caretaker of your books. They are checked out to you. Fines for repair or replacement of textbooks materials are assessed when materials are abused during the time you are responsible for the materials. Misuse of your textbooks including graffiti, missing barcode, physical damage to binding or pages will result in the following fines:
Missing Barcode: $5
Textbook cover bent, torn, or missing, and loose pages: $7-$17
Broken Spine: $7
Highlighting/Markings: $5
Lost Textbook: Replacement Cost
Unusable-stained, mildewed, burned, destroyed, water damage: Replacement Cost
Pages Missing: Replacement Cost
Refunds: The refund process begins upon the return of lost books or materials. Once the books and/or materials are received the district is notified and a refund check is mailed to the student's mailing address on file.
Missing Barcode: $5
Textbook cover bent, torn, or missing, and loose pages: $7-$17
Broken Spine: $7
Highlighting/Markings: $5
Lost Textbook: Replacement Cost
Unusable-stained, mildewed, burned, destroyed, water damage: Replacement Cost
Pages Missing: Replacement Cost
Refunds: The refund process begins upon the return of lost books or materials. Once the books and/or materials are received the district is notified and a refund check is mailed to the student's mailing address on file.
EC Section 48904(a)(1) holds parents or guardians responsible for the cost of replacing a textbook that is willfully defaced or not returned:
…the parent or guardian of any minor…who willfully cuts, defaces, or otherwise injures in any way any property, real or personal, belonging to a school district or private school, or personal property of any school employee, shall be liable for all damages so caused by the minor. The liability of the parent or guardian shall not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The parent or guardian shall also be liable for the amount of any reward not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) paid pursuant to Section 53069.5 of the Government Code. The parent or guardian of a minor shall be liable to a school district or private school for all property belonging to the school district or private school loaned to the minor and not returned upon demand of an employee of the district or private school authorized to make the demand.
…the parent or guardian of any minor…who willfully cuts, defaces, or otherwise injures in any way any property, real or personal, belonging to a school district or private school, or personal property of any school employee, shall be liable for all damages so caused by the minor. The liability of the parent or guardian shall not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The parent or guardian shall also be liable for the amount of any reward not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) paid pursuant to Section 53069.5 of the Government Code. The parent or guardian of a minor shall be liable to a school district or private school for all property belonging to the school district or private school loaned to the minor and not returned upon demand of an employee of the district or private school authorized to make the demand.
