Post on 27-Jan-2015
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• Students may use their personal communication devices before or after school hours.
Currently @ MHMS:
• Students are permitted to carry personal communication devices with them.
Currently @ MHMS:
• Cell Phones must be put away, turned off or in silent mode at all times (in a pocket, binder or locker).
Currently @ MHMS:
• Students assume all responsibility for their device’s safety and security.
Currently @ MHMS:
● MHMS - Under the new guidelines, students will have additional access to cell phone usage beginning 2nd Semester.
2013 - 2014 Cell Phone Guidelines (HCPSS)
● Students will be permitted to use cell phones during hallway / transition times and their lunch period (including recess).
● Begins January 22, 2014 (Wednesday).
Additional Access Second Semester:
What this will look like at MHMS:
● Checking the time/date while walking to class
● Listening to music with earphone during recess
What this will look like at MHMS:
● Reading a text message from a parent during class change
● Checking online for information related to a class assignment during lunch
Important Information:
• Cell phones cannot be used during instructional times
• Students must follow class and school rules as well as all relevant HCPSS policies. Examples: Reporting to class on time, following staff directions
Important Information:
• Any communication with parents regarding health issues (i.e. headache, stomach ache, etc.) must come through the Health Room.
● It is a violation of the HCPSS Student Code of Conduct to exhibit irresponsible and unacceptable use of electronic devices during the school day (ex. cyberbullying).
Cell Phone Rules@ MHMS
• Taking pictures, recording audio and/or video is prohibited.
• Will result in confiscation of the device.
Cell Phone Rules@ MHMS
● Use of phones in restrooms and locker rooms is prohibited.
● Will result in confiscation of the device.
Cell Phone Rules@ MHMS
● Staff at any time can request for students to turn off and put away technology devices
Cell Phone Rules@ MHMS
• Cell Phone ringer must be OFF or set to “Vibrate”
Cell Phone Rules@ MHMS
We Trust You to Choose Civility
& Common Sense!
Cell Phone Rules@ MHMS
• Put Cell Phone away before you get to your classroom.
HallwayCell Phone Rules
@ MHMS
• Use headphones / earbuds to listen to music - keep one ear open - stay aware of your surroundings.
HallwayCell Phone Rules
@ MHMS
● Sound off / or headphones in while watching any school appropriate videos or listening to school appropriate music.
HallwayCell Phone Rules
@ MHMS
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CafeteriaCell Phone Rules
@ MHMS
• Only websites appropriate for school may be viewed (Responsible Use Policy)
• Sound off/or headphones in while watching any school appropriate videos or listening to school appropriate music.
CafeteriaCell Phone Rules
@ MHMS
The more you
show that you are
making the right choices,
the more freedoms
you will have!
It’s in your hands!
We Trust You.
Attribution: Inspired by and adapted from a presentation created by Wendy McNeill at WLMS
Cover photo & unless otherwise noted by Gwyneth Jones - The Daring Librarian at MHMS