Library

These volumes of reference explore ideas central to the individual and society in western culture, such as communism, linguistics, physics, post-modernism, deconstruction and post-colonialism.

Oxford English Dictionary

EBSCO HostTeacher Resources

Religion

EBSCO Host Research Databases

This database includes Religion and Philosophy Collection

New Catholic Encyclopedia

General Information

The library is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday.

Students are expected to keep all conversations quiet so that others who study will not be disturbed. Those who break the rules will be asked to leave.

Students may check out only three books at a time on one subject for a period of one to fourteen days. Some books are placed on reserve shelves in the library and are for overnight use only. Magazines are not usually available for overnight useage and are allowed out only at the discretion of the librarian. Reference books may be checked out at the discretion of the librarian.

Fines are charged for books returned late, according to the following

schedule:

a) Five cents per day for most books. If books are returned before the end of the break on the day following the due date, no fine is charged.

b) Fifty cents per day for overnight books. These books are due before school begins. After that time, the fine will be charged.

c) Lost books must be paid for at the replacement cost of the book.

d) Students in debt to the library may not be allowed to check out additional books until the outstanding fines are paid.

e) Distribution of yearbooks will be withheld from students with outstanding fines at the end of the year.

f) No food or drinks are allowed in the Library at any time.

g) Electronic devices, ESPECIALLY cell phones are not allowed at ANY TIME in the library, before, during, or after school.

h) Parents may not excuse students to the library during regularly scheduled school hours.

The library also offers computers and a laser printer. The computers are available to students for word processing of reports. Internet access is available to all students for educational research only. Games, "chat rooms", and inappropriate web sites may not be accessed at any time.

The library also has a photocopy machine for student use. All copies printed on the printer or the photocopy machine cost 10¢ per page.

Chapter 11

* The Code of Conduct for the Use of Computers is strictly enforced.

Regulations for Computer Usage

St. Mary's High School is responsible for securing its network and computing systems in a reasonable degree against unauthorized access and/or abuse, while making them accessible for authorized and legitimate users. This responsibility includes informing users of expected standards of conduct and the punitive measures for not adhering to them. Any attempt to violate the provisions of this policy will result in disciplinary action.

General Computer Policy

Once the user accesses the network and computer systems the user is solely responsible for all actions taken.

Once the user accesses the network and computer systems the user is solely responsible for all actions taken.
Students are responsible for their work saved on library computers. A backup of work is recommended.
Deleting, examining, copying, or modification of files is prohibited.
Attempting to evade or change network security is prohibited.
Use of facilities for commercial purposes is prohibited.
Any unauthorized, deliberate action which damages or disrupts or alters a computing systems’ normal performance is prohibited.
The copying of copyrighted materials without express written permission is prohibited.
Attempts to gain unauthorized access or interfere with the regular operation of local or remote systems are prohibited.
Usage of St. Mary’s computing facilities for any purpose other than those prescribed or explicitly permitted by the high school is prohibited.
Sending harassing, obscene or other threatening messages through the Website is prohibited.
Users of the computer facilities shall obey the instructions of the supervisors.
Actions which disrupt or adversely effect the use of the facilities of other users are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: eating, drinking, excessive noise or playing games.
Engaging in aggressive behavior or abusive language is prohibited.
Representing Saint Mary's High School under false pretenses on the school’s Website is prohibited.

Student E-Mail Policies

The purpose of the student electronic mail system is for students to communicate with school staff, outside resources related to school assignments, and fellow students to collaborate on school activities.

Students are responsible for messages sent from their accounts. Students should not share their passwords.

Use of the St. Marys student e-mail system is a privilege and the account may be revoked if used inappropriately. Use of the e-mail system aligns with the St. Mary's Code of Conduct as stated in the Parent & Student Handbook. Illegal activities on school e-mail may be referred to law enforcement authorities as well as subject the student to possible disciplinary action from the school.

Student e-mail accounts will be removed from the system upon graduation, in the event the student discontinues enrollment, regardless of the reason, or for inappropriate use while still enrolled.

Any technical problem with the student e-mail account should be brought to the attention of the Computer Services Director. Also, students must report any unusual activity such as "spam" communications, obscene e-mail, etc. Students must not forward chain letters, jokes or graphics files.

Students will not provide any personal information via the school e-mail account.

Electronic e-mail sent or received through saintmaryshighschool.org is not confidential and is the property of St. Mary's High School. St. Mary's High School reserves the right to retrieve the contents of user mailboxes for legitimate reasons, such as to find lost messages, to conduct internal investigations, to comply with investigations of wrongful acts or to recover from system failure.

St. Mary's High School scans all inbound and outbound e-mails, plus attachments, for viruses, but does NOT guarantee such messages to be virus free. St. Mary's accepts no responsibility for any damage caused by sending or receiving e-mails through our e-mail system.

All e-mails sent from school accounts have the following legal notice appended to the content: "This e-mail is confidential and is intended solely for the use of the individual or group to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not represent those of St. Mary's High School. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. Please note that St. Mary's High School may monitor and intercept e-mail communications."

Published Books by St. Mary's Graduates in Van Ruiten Family Library Collection

The Unspeakables	Laverne Gay '32
Wine of Satan	Laverne Gay '32
We Wore Jump Boots and Baggy Pants	John Ospital '32
My Pioneer Grandfather, John Henry Tone	Alice Tone Gibbons '55
The Center of Attention	Ron Morgan '59
Mutual Dreaming	Linda Lane Magallon '61
The Great Society and Related Verse	J.F. Martin, Jr. '61
Falsework	John Briscoe '66
The Taddich Grill	John Briscoe '66
Extraordinary Golf	Fred Shoemaker '70 and Pete Shoemaker '68
The Hip Girls Handbook	Patty DeGregori '93

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St. Mary's High School
5648 N. El Dorado St.
Stockton, CA 95207