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South Portland High School Learning Commons COVID-19 Protocols
The Learning Commons will remain open and offer most of its services, albeit in a slightly limited manner. Below are what is and is not available during this unusual time and the procedures and rules that MUST be followed to ensure that everyone has safe access to the space and resources.
NON-NEGOTIABLE RULES
You MUST wear a mask when entering and using the Learning Commons.
Please wash your hands upon entering. There is a sink with soap on the left side of the LC when coming through the main doors.
Please adhere to the 6-foot social distancing rule.
You may NOT enter the LC without permission from your teacher. They will call down to the LC to make sure we can accommodate you. There are NO passes.
Absolutely no food.
SERVICES OFFERED
Checking out books
Ebooks/Audiobooks (Sora)
Technical help
Research help
Research guides
Virtual help (please see right column for details)
SERVICES TEMPORARILY NOT AVAILABLE
Study space for workshop students, seniors with Senior Privilege, and PATHS students
Lunch area
Study rooms
Computer use/printing
ODDS AND ENDS
When returning books, please use the outer book drop, located in the hallway to the cafe. Signage will clearly mark the spot.
COHORT C CHECKOUT / SERVICES
For those students who are in Cohort C and wish to check out physical books, the LC can make it happen.
Please email Mr. Brough (broughca@spsdme.org)
The Learning Commons will not be open before or after school.
If you have any questions about anything, need help with research, or just want to chop it up, Mr. Brough will be available via Google Meet every day during the following hours:
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
8:30a - 9:30a
11:00a - Noon
1:30p - 2:30p
Wed
12:00p - 1:00p
OR by appointment
Please join Mr. Brough in Google Meet using
You can also email Mr. Brough at: