Book Club

What is the Book Club?

Goal

The goal of the Regina High School Book Club is to encourage reading by providing a safe environment where literary discussion can take place in a respectful manner.

Structure

Club members are responsible for reading one book each month.  All books are previewed and selected by the Library Media Specialist.  Although student input is encouraged, the Media Specialist has final say on book selections.  During the meetings, the Media Specialist provides initial questions and directs and guides the discussion as needed.  It is expected, however, that discussions are primarily student led.

Membership

Membership in the Book Club is open to all Regina High School students and faculty.  New members can join throughout the year by contacting the Media Specialist.  To remain an active member, a participant can miss no more than one meeting per semester.  Absences must be pre-approved by the Media Specialist at least one day in advance of the meeting.

Participation

Club members are notified in advance of the upcoming month’s book selection.  Every member must have a paperback or hardcover copy of the selected book, purchased or borrowed, for the monthly meeting; no e-readers are allowed.  Based on attendance at each session, participants are divided into groups with six to eight members.  Time is allotted at the end of each meeting for members to reconvene as a whole and share final thoughts.  Participation is encouraged, but not required, during the monthly discussions.  Members must agree to abide by the Book Club Manners to ensure courteous discourse.  Each member is required to sign up to bring a snack to share at one of the monthly meetings. 

Meetings

The Book Club meets after school on the last Monday of each month.  The sessions last from 2:45 p.m. to approximately 3:45 p.m.  The Library is closed during this time.

• Time is given for members to share their impressions of the book.
• The Media Specialist introduces a general discussion question.
• If necessary, participants are organized into small groups. 
• When needed, the Media Specialist guides discussion in the groups and provides additional questions for consideration.
• Members reconvene as a whole group to share final thoughts of the book.

Who can join?

Any student or faculty member of Regina High School!

• Meetings start promptly at 2:45 p.m.Please be on time.
• Bring your book and discussion ideas to every meeting.
• The person with the “microphone” has permission to speak. Wait your turn to speak and do not interrupt.
• Be courteous of others' viewpoints. Disagreements are okay, but rudeness is not.
• Allow everyone in your group an equal opportunity to contribute. No one person should monopolize the conversation.
• Stay on topic during conversations.
• Be responsible in bringing in your snack on the assigned day.

Moderators:

• jmannreginahs [dot] com (Mrs. Mann)
• rrudzewiczreginahs [dot] com (Ms. Rudzewicz) (assistant moderator)