8th Grade Earth Science Textbook Policies

Dear Parents and Students:

The Earth Science Book will be used the entire year. The cost to replace a lost book is $72. Students should not leave their book in classrooms since the upkeep and whereabouts of the book is their responsibility. We expect students to take good care of school belongings and require that this textbook have a book cover. We recommend the old fashion paper bag covers as the ones you can purchase at the store do not fully cover the books. These books must remain in good shape for Livonia Public School students for many years to come. Students will receive a consequence if the book is not covered by the date assigned. Students will be assessed fines during the last full week of school. Fines will be given out for any type of damage to the book that was not there when they received it. The fines are listed below.

Type of damage / Fine
Water Damage / $15
Torn corners ( can see cardboard of book) / $5
Torn pages / $1 per page – If pages are missing book must be replaced
Any type of writing in or on book, writing on sides of pages, permanent marker on cover from drawing on book cover, etc. / $5 per incident
Tape damage from book covers / $5
Minor cover damage – slight nick or slight dent / $5
Scratches or grooves on cover / $5
Loose binding but not needing rebind / $5
Rebind fee / TBA

*** The e-dition of the textbook (CD) also has a replacement cost of $72.00. ***

In order to not be charged for damage that occurred the previous school year, students and parents/guardians need to complete the attached sheet together and return it to the student’s science teacher. It must be signed by both parent/guardian and student.

The textbook must be covered by

Earth Science Textbook Assessment

2009-2010

Please be detailed as to where damage is located and what it looks like.

Location on Book / Type/Description of Damage
Front Cover
Back Cover
Sides of Book
Corners of Book
Spine (back edge) of Book
Inside Book

We carefully assessed the science book for any previous damage and understand that we will be fined for any additional damage that occurs during the school year.

Book Number

Student Name printed:

Student Signature:

Parent Signature: