Media Center Policies


Important Points

A valid Freedom High School ID card is required to check out any materials from the Media Center. There will be no 
exceptions to this rule. Books may be renewed when due: simply bring the book and your Freedom ID card to the circulation desk. Students may place a "hold" on books which are not available. When the book is returned, a notice will be sent through the first period teacher to notify the student that the book is available for pickup.



Overdue Materials

It is the student's responsibility to keep track of when materials are due and return or renew them promptly. Fines are charged for overdue materials. Students are not fined for weekends or days the Media Center is closed. The fine schedule is shown below:
  • Regular fiction and nonfiction - .10 cents/day
  • Reference Materials - .25 cents/day
Overdue notices will be distributed through a student’s first period class on a monthly basis.

Student Responsibility

According to OCPS policy, students are responsible for any item checked out in their name. Students who lose or damage Media Center materials or Freedom High School textbooks will be asked to pay for them. Students are advised not to checkout materials for friends, unless they are willing to take responsibility for that item if it is lost or damaged.