Cell Phone Policy Susquehanna Township Middle School Acceptable

Cell Phone Policy Susquehanna Township Middle School

Acceptable: • Carrying phones or devices on your person throughout the day as long as the phone is device is powered OFF. • Using cell phone or device in the cafeteria during lunch. (Earbuds, Air Pods required) • Using cell phones or devices in class for educational purposes only with teacher permission. Teachers have the discretion to determine when phones can be visible and utilized throughout the period.

Not Acceptable: • Having visible phones/devices in hallways or classrooms without permission. Phones may not be seen or heard unless permission is granted. • Using phones/devices during instructional times without the permission of the teacher. • Using phones/devices in any disruptive manner in the school setting. • TAKING PICTURES OR VIDEOS OF ANY STUDENT, TEACHER, PARENT, OR FACULTY MEMBER. • Using phones/devices in a manner that violates the Student Code of Conduct, Acceptable Usage Policies, and/or bullying policies.

PAY ATTENTION! This presentation is your only warning! Students are issued a warning when these guidelines are explained. This is the 1 st and only warning students will receive.

Consequences for Cell Phone Violations 1 st Offense Phone/device will be confiscated or surrendered to an adult and will be returned to the student at the end of the day. 2 nd Offense Phone/device will be confiscated or surrendered to an adult. A parent or guardian must retrieve the phone from the school. 3 rd Offense 4 th & 5 th Offense Phone/device will be confiscated or surrendered to an administrator. A parent or guardian must retrieve the phone from school. The student will serve detention. Phone/device will be confiscated or surrendered to an administrator. A parent or guardian must retrieve the phone from the school. The student will serve 1 day of ISS.

Examples of Unacceptable Usage include but are not limited to the following: • Usage in restrooms or hallways • Usage during instructional time • Calling parents to come pick you up without obtaining permission from nurse or office personnel • Cheating • Cyberbullying • Sexting • Taking pictures or videos • Using phones in places of school business.

There is a zero -tolerance policy related to cell phone/device violations! When in violation, students are expected to surrender their devices without incident or complaint. Not surrendering them immediately upon request results in referral for defiance. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Review: Where can I have my phone? Hallway/Stairwells No Classroom Yes with teacher permission or if it is powered off. Cafeteria Yes with earbuds or air pods Bathroom/Locker Room No In my pocket or bag Yes if it is not visible and powered off. Gym No Library Yes with teacher permission or if it is powered off.

STMS is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal cell phones or devices.