6. 2013 - 2014 Cell Phone
Guidelines (HCPSS)
● MHMS - Under the new guidelines, students
will have additional access to cell phone
usage beginning 2nd Semester.
7. Additional Access
Second Semester:
● Students will be permitted to use cell
phones during hallway / transition
times and their lunch period (including
recess).
● Begins January 22, 2014 (Wednesday).
8. What this will
look like at MHMS:
● Checking the time/date while walking
to class
● Listening to music with earphone
during recess
9. 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
10. 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
11. Important Information:
• Any communication with parents
regarding health issues (i.e. headache,
stomach ache, etc.) must come through
the Health Room.
12. Cell Phone Rules
@ MHMS
● 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).
13. Cell Phone Rules
@ MHMS
• Taking pictures,
recording audio and/or
video is prohibited.
• Will result in
confiscation of the
device.
14. Cell Phone Rules
@ MHMS
● Use of phones in
restrooms and locker
rooms is prohibited.
● Will result in
confiscation of the
device.
15. Cell Phone Rules
@ MHMS
● Staff at any time can
request for students
to turn off and put
away technology
devices
16. Cell Phone Rules
@ MHMS
• Cell Phone ringer must
be OFF or set to
“Vibrate”
19. Hallway
Cell Phone Rules
@ MHMS
• Use headphones /
earbuds to listen to
music - keep one ear
open - stay aware of
your surroundings.
20. Hallway
Cell Phone Rules
@ MHMS
● Sound off / or headphones in
while watching any school
appropriate videos or listening
to school appropriate music.
24. Cafeteria
Cell Phone Rules
@ MHMS
• Sound off/or
headphones in while
watching any school
appropriate videos or
listening to school
appropriate music.
25. We Trust You.
The more you
show that you are
making the right choices,
the more freedoms
you will have!
It’s in your hands!
26. 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