Holy Heart High School

Electronics Policy (2007)

Rationale

The use of personal electronic devices such as cell phones, digital cameras, mp3 players, iPods, and PDA’s in the classroom has increased tremendously over the past couple of years. Operation of such devices in the classroom have been identified as causing :

students to be inattentive and not on task with their schoolwork;
a distraction to both the teacher and other students, disrupting the teaching –learning environment;
potential invasion of privacy (through pictures and video clips);
academic dishonesty through text messaging
unnecessary noise pollution / potential health issues.

Responsibilities

Electronic devices such as cell phones, digital cameras, mp3 players, iPods, and PDA’s are NOT to be seen or heard while students are in class. This includes accessories such as headphones/headsets. Electronic devices should be stored in lockers, knapsacks, or purses and be turned OFF.

Consequences

Failure to comply with the above will result in the following consequences :

Student will be asked by the teacher to take the device to the main office. The device will be held for the remainder of the day by Administration and retrieved after school by the student.

Subsequent infractions will require the student to take the device to the office and will require a parent to come to the school to pick up the device. Administration will contact the parent.

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