Resource books are designated English novels that each individual English teacher will assign throughout the school year.  There are many titles teachers have to choose from, some of which include:  In Cold Blood, Night, Siddartha, The Great Gatsby, Animal Farm and many more.

When the teacher assigns a title that is within their curriculum for that course, the students will come with their class to check out the book.  Usually they will have the book for about 6 weeks (one grading triad).  Students will come with their Claremont High School picture ID card to check out the book.  Debts by the student will be balanced as soon as possible.  This is done to assure there will be books for the next class needing them.  (Textbooks are treated differently under the Williams Act.)  If the student is absent on the day the class comes to check out the title, it is the student's responsibility to get the book either before school, at lunch or after school, as to not disrupt their class time.  Resource books are due at the end of the semesters, which helps students minimize the fines accrued.

Fines

These resource books are on loan from the Claremont High School Library.  With a loan also comes a penalty or consequence when not returned on time.  The fine that is assessed to the resource books is the same as a library book, currently $ .25 per day the CHS Library is open.  The CHS Library has the resource books due at the end of semesters.  

Stolen, Lost or Damaged Books

The average cost of replacing a resource book is $15.00.  There are some that are more expensive.  The replacement policy for a resource book will be the same as a library book.  Students will have to pay the cost of the book and the overdue fine, since they have kept that book away from other students in need.  This policy can be found on this website or in the Parent-Student Handbook.