Textbook Policy

• All books will be barcoded and circulated through Ohpaho Secondary School’s Library Learning Commons using the management software Destiny.  Destiny has been implemented throughout Black Gold School Division and accurately tracks student textbook borrowing.
• Textbooks are issued to students at the start of each semester, or school year, and are due on the day of the final exam of the subject being written.
• It is strongly suggested the student write his/her name in the designated space on the inside cover of the textbook.  
• At the end of each semester, school year, or when a student leaves the school, each textbook will be scanned as it is returned to the library.  Students are required to return the textbook originally scanned to them to avoid being charged the replacement cost. 
• Notification emails will be sent to the parent/student for any outstanding books or fines. Please ensure the school office has your current email address.
• Fines will be issued for damaged textbooks per the severity. Students should report textbook damage immediately.  Students who have misplaced their textbook may check in the library, lost and found or the office to see if it has been returned; otherwise, the student is financially responsible for the loss of the textbook.  Lost and/or damaged textbooks must be paid for in full before a replacement will be issued.
• Should damage occur, do not attempt to repair.  Please return it to the library for assessment.
• Novel studies are considered textbooks and are subject to the same policies.
• All fees for lost/damaged books will be added to the student’s PowerSchool account and made available to pay online. 

      Examples of damages to be mindful of: