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Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
The use of cell phones and all other electronic devices, including but not limited to, personal computers, smart watches, or smart glasses, in the classroom is disruptive to the educational process. Students are only permitted to use school-issued devices, unless otherwise documented for medical or special use. Therefore, the use of cell phones and other electronic devices is prohibited in the school building unless otherwise designated by the teacher for a specific academic purpose. Upon entering the school building, all electronic devices must be turned off and stored out of sight. Students who violate this rule in a classroom will be required to surrender the device, which will be retained in the Main Office until the end of the school day. After the first offense, devices will be held until a parent can pick up the device. Students who refuse to surrender their device will be subject to progressive disciplinary action.
Students may use electronic devices before and after school. Middletown High School is not responsible for personal technology that is lost, damaged, or stolen before, during or after the regular school day.
Earbuds
Earbuds
Students are not permitted to wear earbuds during the school day and when traveling in the hallway. Students need to be able to hear any alerts, safety messages, or directions in a timely manner. Middletown High School is not responsible for personal technology that is lost, damaged, or stolen before, during or after the regular school day.
The MHS Administration will continually review student adherence to the rules for the acceptable use of electronic devices and reserves the right to revoke this privilege at any time
Exceptions:
Exceptions:
(A) Cameras and Video/Audio Recorders
Cameras and video recorders should only be used for educational purposes when authorized by school personnel. Students who violate this rule will be required to surrender the device, which will be retained in the Main Office. This device will only be released to a parent/guardian after the student has served the appropriate consequence. At no time should a student ever video tape, photograph, or audio record a teacher or another student without their permission. Students who violate the personal rights of staff or other students will be subject to disciplinary consequences.
(B) Pagers and Laser Pointers/Walkie Talkies
RI General Law 16-21.2-11 prohibits students from possessing pagers or laser pointers of any kind on school property. Students who violate this law will be required to surrender the device, which will be retained in the Main Office. This device will only be released to a parent/guardian after the student has served the appropriate consequence.
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