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S. Smith
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Posted: Oct 18th, 2006 06:24 pm |
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DToney wrote: macca wrote: What is the policy on cell phones in school? I can understand they're not allowed, but in times such as these in which violence is going on at schools, I can see how people would feel more comfortable with their children having a cell phone to contact them in case of a real emergency. What happens if a student is caught with a cell phone, even if the ringer is turned off? Does anyone know??? as far as I know, they will confiscate a phone that rings, but if it is off or on silent not being used, they allow them. We are also prone to use text messaging for quick messages or if something is arwy... works fine for us!
My experience has been the same as DToney's. As long as they're quiet, I think they're generally considered to be okay. I think even confiscating phones depends on the teacher and how strict they are. If they do take a cell phone away, I believe a parent has to go to the school and retrieve it.
Last edited on Oct 18th, 2006 06:27 pm by S. Smith
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mstone
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Posted: Oct 18th, 2006 07:15 pm |
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An even more concerning problem is cropping up in both schools and businesses with regards to cell phones. Many businesses are having to ban cell phones with digital picture taking capabilities. Some schools have done the same. The problem raised was that of pictures being taken in bathrooms and locker rooms and then posted on the internet. YUK!
I'm really OK with students having phones, but they should be turned off for the entire school day. Confiscate the phone the first time it rings during the day or the student gets caught using it during the day, so the parent will have to pick it up. The second time it gets donated to the local battered women's shelter for emergency use.
My niece has a cell phone with her all the time, and she's just 12! My how times have changed.
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Posted: Oct 19th, 2006 01:29 am |
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I believe the policy at NW according to the student handbook is that cell phone are not allowed seen or heard during the school day (7:50am - 3:45pm) There are 1st and 2nd offenses which allows any staff or administrator to confiscate the phone if seen or heard and take it to the office. A parent has to pick up the phone. It is not returned to the student alone.
I agree with this policy and think that phones have their place but not at school. There are phones provided for students who have emergencies. There are also staff and now officers who can assist with any such emergencies if necessary. I believe if we teach our kids how to properly handle cell phones at school it would not be necessary for the status quo.
I have seen many parents come in defending their child's right to have a phone when, as a volunteer in the school, I have seen student who have violated the policy refuse to give up the phone and cause a scene. So who is to say one way or the other whether cell phones in school are a good thing or not.
Again, I say they can be a distraction to the learning process and in times of crisis can be the cause of greater harm.
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Posted: Oct 19th, 2006 12:57 pm |
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Make sure your student data sheet is up to date at all times!
there have been times last year were the staff would call the parents and their work had changed, cell number was different or moved.
mstone,
I was thinking the same thing about the picture taking.
I thought if they have taken the phone a second or third time at NW it will be kept till the end of the school year.
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Posted: Oct 19th, 2006 02:04 pm |
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| Not only have cell phone cameras been used in the bath or locker rooms, but they are also handy for test taking. Students have been caught taking photos of class tests and exams.... plus, text messaging is another something, something to talk about. Students have the fastest finger in town when it comes to texting their friends. During test taking students have been caught texting another with answers to the test questions.. And they can do this with lighting speed & no sound.
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Posted: Oct 21st, 2006 08:23 pm |
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| I wonder what sort of system they'll get for $37K, knowing how poorly the Guilford County schools did when they bought computers, awhile back. When Jesse Wharton switched from Macs to PCs (HUGE mistake, IMO), they paid more for their Windows machines than if they had driven over to CompUSA and bought them off the shelf.
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Posted: Nov 12th, 2006 12:05 am |
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I guess we can take a look at the system at the middle school to determine what type of system the high school will get. I believe ACC is the company that put the system in at the middle school will be the one slotted to put one in the high school.
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