• 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