School Libraries
At Windsor Charter Academy, our school libraries play a vital role in creating vibrant, student-centered learning environments. Each library serves as a welcoming space where students can connect with both information and one another.
Our libraries support academic success, foster a love of reading, and promote student well-being. Beyond books, our library spaces offer opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and hands-on exploration. Students can access technology tools, games, and engaging programs that reflect their interests and build a sense of community. By ensuring equitable access to a wide range of resources, our libraries help level the playing field and prepare students for college, career, and lifelong learning.
Library Material Selection & Adoption
The purpose of the school library collection is to provide a variety of resources, including print materials, online databases, and other digital resources that are aligned with standards for school library programs and that meet the following objectives:
To provide professional personnel and students with materials that enrich and support the curriculum;
To provide students with a wide range of educational materials at all levels of difficulty in a variety of formats, genres, and literary styles;
To select materials that present diverse ideas and perspectives, giving students an opportunity to develop analytical skills that support informed decision-making and;
To select current, high-quality materials that develop students’ cultural understanding and promote enjoyment of reading and listening.
Family Partnership
Parent/Guardian Library Checkout Email Notifications
Windsor Charter Academy respects the rights of parents/guardians to make decisions about the library materials their children access. The school acknowledges that parents/guardians are responsible for setting and communicating expectations about the standards they want students to follow when using library resources. Students at our school have the ability to check out library books without parental notification. If you would like to receive daily emails with a list of your student's current library checkouts, please complete the Library Checkout Email Parent Notification Form.