Curriculum

- School Library

Lower School Library
The Lower School Library offers a vast array of rich resources and multimedia to support the school curriculum. As part of the American Association of School Librarian’s Standards for the 21^st Century Learner, the goal of the school librarian is to maintain a library facility that meets the needs of its school community, advocate for literacy, and educate the students on how to use information in a way that will benefit their society and the global community. The school librarian helps teach students how to use technology as well as print resources.

Students visit the library 2-4 times a month and are able to borrow books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, and a variety of multimedia to promote literacy. Students also have access to reputable online databases to facilitate their research. They are not only introduced to quality children’s literature and are learning how to connect it to their daily lives, but they are also given opportunities to practice effective and ethical behaviors as researchers.

Digital Media Club, Library Club, book clubs, reading incentive programs, a Birthday Book program, author/storyteller visits, book fair, and library curriculum are all offered throughout the school year to provide students with the best opportunities for furthering their education. There are more than 12,000 materials in the Lower School Library. Families are welcome to create their own library accounts to check out materials. The library is open on school days from 7:00-3:15 and is located on the far back left corner of school campus.

Lower School Library Slide Show

SACRED HEARTS ACADEMY HS LIBRARY

Serving the SHA 'ohana every school day from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Guided by the school's philosophy and goals, the library collections have been developed to reflect a strong Christian ethic, and to focus on the needs and interests of young women.

The acquisitions policy is designed to support the curriculum needs of teachers and students and general interests of the student population. Our librarians strive to keep to keep current with ever-developing trends in education through membership in professional organizations such as ALA and HASL (Hawaii Association of School Librarians), subscriptions to professional journals and by taking advantage of ongoing professional development opportunities.

Teachers are encouraged to develop research projects which require the use of library resources, and instruction is usually given in the use of relevant and appropriate resources at the time of the assignment. Programs are conducted throughout the year which highlight certain aspects of the library, or which coordinate with curricular focus. Instruction takes place on a formal basis through orientation sessions at the beginning of each school year, as well as when classes are brought to the library for research and project work. Individual instruction in the use of various technologies or library skills takes place on a daily basis.