Learning Commons

         




 Carmen Cunningham
              
  Media and Instructional Technology Specialist  
 706-265-6555
Ext. 1420

Welcome to the DCHS Library Learning Commons!

Mission/Vision Statement

My mission is to create a welcoming and innovative media center that inspires curiosity, supports learning, and provides resources for both students and staff. I aim to foster a love of reading, encourage digital literacy, and help every student grow as a learner. My vision is for the media center to be the heart of Dawson County High School, where students feel supported, creativity is encouraged, and collaboration leads to success in school and beyond.

Inspire a lifelong love of reading by offering diverse and engaging materials for all learners.

Teach students how to find, evaluate, and use information responsibly while practicing safe, ethical digital citizenship.

Provide resources, instruction, and services that strengthen classroom learning and student achievement.

Offer spaces and tools that allow students to work together, share ideas, and create using a variety of media.

Guarantee that every student and teacher has access to the print, digital, and technological resources they need.

Empower students to explore their interests, ask questions, and take ownership of their learning journey.

Media Center Policies

Students are welcome in the Learning Commons during the school day. Small groups and individuals are required to sign up to enter through our digital SMARTPASS app. Dual enrollment and/or students with virtual classes must sign-in on the iPad at the door as they enter.

I am available to help with locating resources for research or pleasure reading.

Books may be checked out for 2 weeks at a time and renewed if needed. Students are responsible for taking care of the books checked out from the media center. If materials are lost or damaged, the student is responsible for the current replacement cost. In addition to books and reading materials, students can check out iPad chargers and calculators as needed.

Teachers/staff can reserve time in the media center using the Learning Commons Reservation Calendars in the Virtual Library. Reservations are in 15 minute increments. Feel free to reserve more than one slot depending on time needs.

The Dawson County High School Learning Commons serves as a learning and technology hub for our school. Our collection contains over 5,000 print volumes and over 600 digital and audio books. The Learning Commons includes comfortable seating, a cafe table area with device charging stations, and plenty of room for collaboration. We also host DCHS coffee house "Common Grounds" each morning from 7:15-7:35. 

I look forward to seeing you soon!

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