K.C. Boyd, Library Media Specialist

Wendell Phillips Academy High School 244 East Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60653

K.C. Boyd, Library Media Specialist Email: [email protected] 773.535.1603 ext. 50315 The New Wendell Phillips Street Literature Book Club

The NOOK e-Readers are now circulated through the Phillips Library Media Center! Ms Boyd wrote a grant and was awarded the devices for use in the classroom and an afterschool book club. You were selected to participate in this club because of your interest in the Street Literature genre and your responsibility when borrowing books from the LMC.

The students who participate in the book club will be reading books within the Street Lit. genre. Street Lit. is defined as stories set in urban settings/cities that feature characters whose experiences span cultural, social, political, geographical, and economic boundaries. Some of the books that will be read and discussed have references to sexual behavior, violence, drug use and strong language. The books selected are cautionary tales that will warn and make students think harder about decisions in their own lives. Students will discuss the content of each book in an open forum where they can ask questions and receive advisement from Phillips staff and guest speakers

Please read through the rules on the following page with your parent/guardian, sign and return the student/parent contract to Ms Boyd. The New Wendell Phillips Street Literature Book Club RULES FOR USING THE NOOKs

1. NOOKs that are lost, damaged, or stolen must be replaced by the student/parent. Failure to replace the device will result a ‘hold’ placed on the student’s financial account with Phillips.

2. NO FOOD, DRINK, OR MAGNETS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED WHILE USING THE NOOK.

3. RESPECT THE EQUIPMENT. - Handle the device gently - Clean your hands prior to use - Do not use glass cleaner (i.e. Windex) to clean the screen. - If something doesn’t look right or isn’t working, please see Ms Boyd

4. DO NOT PERSONALIZE THE NOOK. - DO NOT change the desktop background or screensaver - DO NOT add, change, delete or move any desktop icons - DO NOT install and/or download any software from the Internet or any other source (the device is password protected)

5. KEEP UP WITH YOUR DEVICE - DO NOT ALLOW STUDENTS OR ADULTS OTHER THAN YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN USE THE DEVICE. - Keep the device out of the reach of children /toddlers

6. DO NOT: - leave your assigned NOOK in your locker - use the device during free or class time (this will be discussed during the informational meeting) - leave your assigned NOOK in a classroom with another teacher. (This will prevent student theft.)

Wendell Phillips Academy High School 244 East Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60653 K.C. Boyd, Library Media Specialist Email: [email protected] 773.535.1603 ext. 50315

The New Wendell Phillips Street Literature Book Club Student/Parent Contract, March 2012

______Signature of Student SLC Room Number Date

______Printed Name of Student Cell Number

Student: I understand the rules of using the NOOKs and promise to follow them. If I do not follow these rules, I understand that I may have my NOOK privileges restricted or taken away. I also understand that there may be consequences per the CPS Uniform Discipline Code, as well.

Parent: - I give my child permission to participate in The New Wendell Phillips Street Literature Book Club. - I understand that pictures taken during bookclub meetings will be posted on the school’s website, shared on the internet and in presentations. - I understand that my child will be reading books that have references to sexual behaviors, violence, drug use and strong language. - I have discussed the club’s rules with my child and my child agrees to follow them. NOOKs that are lost, damaged, or stolen must be replaced by the student/parent. Failure to replace the device will result a ‘hold’ placed on the student’s financial account with Phillips.

______Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Cell Number Tear Off and Return to Ms Boyd by Wednesday, March 14, 2012