The Media Center at Rochester High School
The Media Center is available throughout the day for students to work independently or as a group. It's both a casual environment to spend time and a quiet environment for studying and reading. Students may come to hang out in the reading area, spread out when needing table space, or sit at a computer to use for schoolwork.
Got your own mobile device? We've got wifi access throughout the school, including in the Media Center! Come on in and BYOD too (Bring Your Own Device)!
Recent Additions to the Media Center...
Teens' Top Ten for 2012
The Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the year. Sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association, the teens who chose the 24 nominations in the list below are members of book groups from sixteen school and public libraries around the country. All 24 finalists are below, including the TOP TEN WINNERS! Read their summaries here.
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The 2012 Top 10 Winners Are...
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The Mission of the Media Center:
To encourage and advance student learning with services and resources that support the Rochester High School instructional curriculum and the needs of the RHS community.
The Goals of the Media Center:
1. To offer instructional services that encourage students to:
a.) Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.
b.) Draw conclusions and apply knowledge to new situations.
c.) Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of society.
d.) Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.
2. To provide a collection of resources, materials, and equipment which supports the curriculum and meets varying levels of educational need.
3. To provide professional support to faculty in planning, designing, and delivering instruction .
4. To promote personal reading and assist with strategies for effective informational reading.
5. To assist with learning and creating new information using various media and technologies.
6. To serve as a welcoming place for students and staff.
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Check Out the Teen Book Finder App! |
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Read 25!
The College Board recommends that students read 25 books a year to increase their academic ability.
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The benefits?
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What should you read?
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Looking for suggestions? Take a look at this list, |
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Find the Book for You! |
Use the book-searching database "Books & Authors" to find your next favorite book! Books & Authors searches books not only by the authors and titles, but also by book genres, series names, themes, and more! |
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There's a Genre for Everybody!
Splatterpunk, Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Glam Romance, Intrigue and Espionage... flip through the flashcards below to read about the many, many genres that exist! For printables, download our Fiction Genres trifold brochure and our Fiction Sub-Genres four-page listing!
Suggest a Book for the Library!
Finding a Book You'll Like:
- Information About Authors 9/4/2012
Books Online:
Computers and Technology:
- School Computer Use Guidelines 9/4/2012
- RCS Student Email Link 9/4/2012