Contact Information
Sacred Heart High School
Learning Commons
5870 Abbott Street East
Stittsville, ON K2S 1X4
tel:. (613) 831-6643
Learning Commons
5870 Abbott Street East
Stittsville, ON K2S 1X4
tel:. (613) 831-6643
Learning Commons Staff
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Teacher Librarian
Lubomira Suchecki x 229 |
Library Technician
Colleen McKee x 228 |
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday 7:30AM - 3:00PM
Friday 7:30AM - 2:30PM
Friday 7:30AM - 2:30PM
The Learning Commons provides a collaborative workspace and quiet study areas. Chromebooks, iPads, audio-visual equipment and other technology is available to students for use in the Learning Commons. We offer literacy initiatives such as Red Maple and White Pine Book Clubs, OSSLT preparation sessions, and various literacy and research related workshops. Some special events hosted by the Learning Commons include readathons, Scholastic Book Fair, author visits, and Hot Doc Film Festival.
Learning Commons Layout and Usage
Student Use
All Students, with the exception of senior students on spare, require a note from their teacher to be in the Learning Commons during class time. Students are asked to present the note to the Learning Commons staff upon entering. Admission to the Learning Commons during class time is subject to the availability of computers and seating space.
Lunch Time Use
Grade 7 and 8 students must pick up a Lunch Pass from the Learning Commons first thing in the morning in order to be admitted to the Learning Commons during lunch time. Student must present their Student ID in order to receive a pass. There is a limited amount of passes distributed each day, Students MUST present the Lunch Pass to the Learning Commons staff in order to be admitted to the Learning Commons during lunch time.
High school students do not require a pass. Due to limited space, priority to use the Learning Commons space will be given to students who come to use it for educational purposes.
High school students do not require a pass. Due to limited space, priority to use the Learning Commons space will be given to students who come to use it for educational purposes.
Learning Commons Bookings
The entire Learning Commons can be booked by the staff for specific periods or full day events such as guest speakers, workshops, or special presentations.
Specific areas of the Learning Commons can be booked by staff for specific periods. These areas include:
Please contact the Library Technician to the Teacher Librarian for availability and booking.
Specific areas of the Learning Commons can be booked by staff for specific periods. These areas include:
- Learning Commons Classroom
- Learning Commons Window Area "Classroom"
- Learning Commons Reading Area
- Learning Commons Central Area
Please contact the Library Technician to the Teacher Librarian for availability and booking.
Special Events
Please note that the Learning Commons may be occasionally closed without prior notice for workshops or special events. A sign announcing the closure will be posted on the front door.
Student Orientation
Grade 7 students will attend a Learning Commons Orientation with their English classes in September.
New high school students are welcome to stop by the Learning Commons before school, during lunch time or after school to schedule a mini-orientation with the Learning Commons staff.
New high school students are welcome to stop by the Learning Commons before school, during lunch time or after school to schedule a mini-orientation with the Learning Commons staff.
Software Logins and Passwords
Student software logins and passwords can be found on our school website under Student Portal tab. Staff software logins and passwords can be found on our school website under Staff Portal tab
Circulation
Student Circulation
Students require a Student Photo ID card in order to borrow material from the Learning Commons. Since the Student Photo ID cards for the current school year are not available until October, students may use their last year's Student Photo ID card until they receive a new one. Grade 7 students and new students may borrow materials with some identification until they receive their Student Photo ID card.
Technology
Student may sign out a Chromebook with a valid Student Photo ID for the use in the Learning Commons ONLY.
Students are encouraged to bring their own devices. Wi-fi passwords can be found on the Sacred Heart High School website under Student Portal.
Students are encouraged to bring their own devices. Wi-fi passwords can be found on the Sacred Heart High School website under Student Portal.
Books and eBooks
Students may borrow materials found in the Learning Commons for the period of two weeks.
Students need to check out the material at the circulation desk. Valid Student Photo ID is required. A due card with the date can be found inside the back cover. Please ensure that you return the material on or before due date. If you need more time to use the material, please renew it at the circulation desk in order to avoid late fines. Return your materials into the return slot in the counter by the entrance.
eBooks can be borrowed through Overdrive. Overdrive app can be downloaded to your device or accessed online thought Student Portal on our school website.
Students need to check out the material at the circulation desk. Valid Student Photo ID is required. A due card with the date can be found inside the back cover. Please ensure that you return the material on or before due date. If you need more time to use the material, please renew it at the circulation desk in order to avoid late fines. Return your materials into the return slot in the counter by the entrance.
eBooks can be borrowed through Overdrive. Overdrive app can be downloaded to your device or accessed online thought Student Portal on our school website.
Overdue Notices and Fines
Overdue reports will be given to Homeroom teachers on weekly basis. However, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that their borrowed materials are well taken care of and returned on time.
Fines will be charged for overdue items, lost or damaged materials. Overdue fines are $0.10 a day / per item. Damaged or lost material fines depends on the cost of the item.
Fines will be charged for overdue items, lost or damaged materials. Overdue fines are $0.10 a day / per item. Damaged or lost material fines depends on the cost of the item.
Staff Circulation
Loan periods are not restricted to rigid time limits for staff. However please return any materials when no longer needed to help others.
When returning items, please place them in the Return Slot at the front of the Circulation counter. All items must be returned at the end of the school year.
When returning items, please place them in the Return Slot at the front of the Circulation counter. All items must be returned at the end of the school year.
Professional Resources
Curriculum related materials, manipulatives, audio-visual aids and Board documents can be found in the Professional Resources Room in the Learning Commons. Teachers are welcome to borrow the materials at their convenience.
Research Assistance / Materials
We are happy to help you with your research needs. Please let us know in advance of any resources that you may need regarding particular topic. We will do our best to pull the resources aside just for your class. If we know that there is more than one class working on the same project, we will limit the amount of resources available for check-out and make them available as reference materials in the Learning Commons only.
Upon request, the Teacher Librarian can be available to introduce or review research skills with the students prior to commencement of the project.
Upon request, the Teacher Librarian can be available to introduce or review research skills with the students prior to commencement of the project.
Printing
The Learning Commons offers several computers available for printing. All printing, including assignments, study notes, research notes, class notes, presentation notes, presentation handouts or any other documents is $0.10 per page. If a student does not have the money to pay for the printing, the charge will be applied to his / her student account.
Food and Drink
Food or drink is not permitted in the Learning Commons. Only water is a spill-proof, see though water bottles will be allowed.
