Student Expectations

Grandville Middle School Cell Phone Policy

Electronic Device Expectations

Cell phones and other electronic devices, including smartwatches, earbuds and tablets, can disrupt the educational environment.

During the school day (7:30 a.m.–2:41 p.m.), all electronic devices must be:

• Turned off or set to silent.

• Kept in the student's locker or bag.

If electronic devices are seen during instructional time, they will be confiscated by the teacher or administration.

Cell Phone and Device Violations

A phone infraction includes:

• Having a device turned on during class without permission.

• Using a device during class without explicit teacher permission.

• Using a device in the hallways during class time.

• Playing music, checking email, texting, talking, sending pictures or using any other feature of a phone or personal electronic device in violation of these expectations.

Consequences for Violations

First Offense

1. Student turns the phone over to the teacher.

2. Teacher brings the phone to the office.

3. Student receives the phone back at the end of the day.

4. Teacher notifies the parent or guardian.

Second Offense

1. Student turns the phone over to the teacher.

2. Parent or guardian must pick up the phone at the end of the day.

3. Student receives a one-hour detention.

4. An administrator notifies the parent or guardian.

Third Offense

1. Student turns the phone over to the teacher.

2. Parent or guardian must pick up the phone at the end of the day.

3. Student receives one day of in-school suspension (ISS).

4. An administrator notifies the parent or guardian.

Additional Offenses

Additional cell phone violations will result in progressive discipline.

Refusal to Surrender a Device

If a student violates the cell phone policy and refuses to give the phone to staff, the student will be considered insubordinate and may receive up to three days of out-of-school suspension (OSS).

Student Food Delivery Policy

Food deliveries for students during the school day are prohibited unless approved by school administration.

Food deliveries may be approved for student activities, such as club meetings, after-school functions and other school activities.

• Unapproved food deliveries will be rejected.

• The school is not responsible for covering the cost of rejected deliveries.

• Parents and guardians may still drop off food items at the Main Office for their students.

Consequences for Violations

First Offense

• Parent or guardian notification

• Detention

Second Offense

• Parent or guardian notification

• Food will be thrown away without reimbursement.

• Up to one day of in-school suspension (ISS)

• Possible ineligibility to attend the next extracurricular or social event

Third Offense

• Parent or guardian meeting

• Food will be thrown away without reimbursement.

• Possible in-school suspension (ISS) or out-of-school suspension (OSS) for up to three days

• Ineligibility to attend the next extracurricular or social event

Student Beverage Guidelines

To help prevent spills and stains on school carpets, students may only bring water outside the cafeteria.

Please keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Specialty coffee drinks, sodas, slushees and other beverages must be finished or disposed of before students enter academic areas.

• Students arriving late or returning from appointments must also dispose of beverages other than water before going to class.

Energy Drinks and High-Caffeine Beverages

Energy drinks and other high-caffeine beverages are discouraged on school grounds due to potential health concerns.

Some energy drinks may be prohibited because they contain banned substances.

Students may not possess or consume these prohibited beverages on school grounds between 7:18 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Source: GMS Student Handbook, page 32

After-School Building Dismissal

For safety and supervision reasons, students must leave the building by the following times unless they are working with a staff member or coach:

• Full school days: 2:50 p.m.

• Half days: 11:00 a.m.