Room 126 Cell Phone Policy
Purpose: The purpose of this cell phone policy is to create an appropriate and productive working environment in the
classroom.
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Cell phones and all functions within the cell phone (i.e. cameras and all other applications) are
prohibited in the room 126 unless expressly permitted by Ms. Houlihan for educational purposes.
Students must comply with directives, including but not limited to, ending phone conversations for
student-staff interaction and using appropriate voice volume and device volume. When in use, cell
phones must be on silent mode so that no audible ring tone is heard.
Students using cell phones or other functions on electronic devices in any manner that disrupts the
educational environment, from within or from outside the classroom, or violates the rights of others,
including, but not limited to, using the device in violation of our academic honesty policy, violating
school conduct rules, harassing or bullying staff or students, photographing or video recording or using
their device for unlawful purposes will be subject to more severe disciplinary action.
The respectful, non-disruptive use of cell phones is permitted in the school cafeteria during lunch period.
As soon as the threshold of the classroom is crossed, during the school day, cell phones need to be put
away and made undetectable (i.e., silenced without vibration/airplane mode). Violation of the cell
phone rule as stated above will result in disciplinary action.
Important: Failure to follow this policy will result in a reduction of daily assignment grade and could result in
disciplinary action.
Reduction &
Action/Bonus
Cell Phone Use
In the real world,
people have their
cell phones and
devices with them
at their jobs,
meetings, or
college courses.
Adults do not have
their cell phones
taken away from
them because they
are expected to
manage their own
use.
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Referral(Dean)
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Referral
 Use is inappropriate
 Device is a
distraction to others.
 Plays games, views
non-academic
material or holds
conversations via
chat/text
 Using Air Pods during
class.
 Use is distracting.
 Device is a
distraction to the
student.
 Student frequently
checks phone during
learning.
 EX:
o A student takes
out their phone
to look at a text
several times in
one period.
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 Device is not used
except for
designated
appropriate times
OR use is limited to
quick pre-approved
checks.
 EX:
o If a student
receives a
text/message
from parents,
they quickly
check it while
still engaged in
class and not
distracting
classmates.
Device is put
away until
period is over or
permission to
respond is
granted.
 Device is not used
except for as an
efficient academic
tool for a direct
purpose.
 Device is not a
distraction.
 Used at appropriate
times and as an
extension of
learning.
 Device is in the
Charging Station for
the duration of the
class.