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MEDIA CENTER F.A.Q

  • Hours

    • Mon - Thur: 7:30 a.m. t
    • 4:30 p.m.; Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., except when staff must attend meetings or are sick.

  • Rules

    • Behavior should be responsible and respectful-behave with HARRT at all times.
    • Food (including gum, candy, "cough drops," etc.) and drink are not allowed in the Media Center.
    • The content of your emails, and the subject matter of websites you visit, must always be appropriate for anyone in our community to see.
    • Computers may be used t
    • search appropriate websites for schoolwork or entertainment. A selection of educational computer games is available in the Academic Apps or "Pencil folder" on the AppleMenu. Internet games, movies, or music are not allowed.

  • Signing Up for Recess

    • Both the Media Center and Lab 109 are available to students during both Recesses
    • Sign up for the Media Center or Lab 109 in the link. The Sign-up sheets are on each grade board.
    • Sign up before 11:00 a.m. Once all the spaces have been filled, do not add your name to the bottom of the list

  • Signing Up for Tutorial

    • The Media Center is used for sixth grade study hall during tutorial, but may be available to other students with the study hall monitor's permission.
    • The 109 and 105 computer labs are open to all students during tutorial. Students must sign up no later than 11:10am.
    • Place your name on the computer lab sign-up sheet and on your grade's sign-up sheet in the link-but do not sign up other students.

  • Checking out and returning books

    • Any member of the Media Center staff can check out books for you. Books are loaned for a period of three weeks.
    • Books should be returned into the slot beneath the checkout computer at Mrs. Lundholm's desk, or given directly to a member of the Media Center staff.

  • Checking out AV equipment

    • AV equipment is not available for checkout to students.
    • If you need a video camera, digital still camera, or laptop for schoolwork, one of your teachers must check it out on your behalf.

  • Printing

    • The Media Center has four laser printers; three black-and-white, and one color. These are labeled in the Chooser as:
      • 109 lab (b&w): MS 109 Lab HP4000
      • 109 lab (color): MS Library HP Color LJ 4500
      • 105 lab (b&w): MS 105 Lab HP4000
      • Library (b&w): MS Library HP4000
        • Before printing, always check that you are set up to print to the correct printer. Pull-down menus for changing printers are located in the Print menu window and under the Printer icon on the top right hand corner of your computer screen.

  • How do I change my email or fileserver password?

    • To request a new password, talk to Ms. Krig, Ms. Post, or Mr. Vatter directly. If they are unavailable, place your name on the password request sheet located on the 109 lab door or send an email: supportrequests@blakeschool.org

  • How do I access my email and fileserver from home?

    • Email
      • Log on to https://fc.blakeschool.org
      • Software for accessing Blake's FirstClass email system is available for download at this site. When you download FirstClass, you can then bypass the website and log on to your email just as you do at school. It's much faster, and the layout will match what you see at school.
    • Fileserver:
      • Fileserver access is available to students and faculty who use Macintosh computers. However, the school's Information Support Services department must help you with this. Email them at: supportrequests@blakeschool.org