STUDENTS PARENTS ALUMNI STAFF COMMUNITY Directory Quick Links District Info Academics Athletics Fine Arts Resources Clubs & Activities 2nd Semester Updates Advanced Placement Program Assessment at H-F Curriculum Departments International Baccalaureate (IB) Graduation Requirements Honor Roll Library Class Research Guides Online Catalog Databases E-Book Collections Citing Sources About the Library Using the Library Staff Students of the Month Summer School Home>Academics>Library>About the Library Print Page Email Page About the Library The H-F Library — located in the main hallway in the South Building — is one of the hubs of the school. It is home to more than 35,000 items, with approximately 15,000 items circulating each year. Approximately 70 classes visit the library each month, and the library is open before and after school for student and staff use. Staffed by professional librarians, H-F Library features 23 subscription databases and hundreds of ebooks. Phone: 708-335-5560 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Monday-Friday Mission Statement The H-F Library supports the mission and the instructional program of the school while ensuring that students and faculty are effective users of ideas and information. The library assists in preparing students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to function as 21st century learners and provides a positive learning environment in which all students can become independent, lifelong learners. The library promotes literacy and reading for enjoyment by providing a variety of materials and programs. Program Goals The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Library strives to be a critical component of the school’s total educational program. Library instruction and programming are guided by the Illinois Standards-Aligned Instruction for Libraries (I-SAIL), aligned with the Common Core State Standards. The Grade 9-12 student: • Accesses information efficiently and effectively to inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge. • Evaluates information critically and completely. • Uses information accurately, creatively, and ethically to share knowledge and to participate collaboratively and productively as a member of a democrat • Appreciates literature and other creative expressions of thoughts and ideas and pursues knowledge related to personal interest and asthetic growth. • Understands and practices Internet safety when using any electronic media for educational, social or recreational purposes. Documentation Revised 21-22 Calendar 2020-21 Calendar - 4th Quarter Summer 2021 Driver Education 4th Quarter Hybrid or Remote Parent/Guardian Letter Summer Academy 2021 Registration Form Document Download Center Latest News Viking Voice Nov/Dec. 2021 Document is the Nov/Dec 2021 issue of the Viking Voice newsletter. Principal Search Survey Now Open The search for the next principal of Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School... View All EVENTS CALENDAR NEWS SCHEDULES STUDENT MEDIA Contact Us | FAQ | Photo Gallery | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Web Accessibility Designed and devloped by Americaneagle.com Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram 999 Kedzie Avenue, Flossmoor, IL | 708-799-3000 © 2011 Homewood-Flossmoor High School. All rights reserved.