CELL PHONE POLICY CLARIFICATION
After lengthy discussion between the Pender Public School
administrative team and staff, the following is a clarification to
our "Possession and Use of Electronic Devices Policy" which appears
on pages 44-45 in the 2009-2010 7-12 Parent/Student
Handbook:
Cell phone use continues to be strictly prohibited during
class time. Students may have a phone in their possession
in class, however it must be off. Teachers may request
that students keep their phones in pockets, on the corner of
their desk, or perhaps on a back table or in a basket,
whichever the teacher prefers. No electronic devices are to
be used in restrooms or locker rooms. The sending, sharing,
viewing or possessing of pictures, text messages, e-mails or other
material of a sexual nature in electronic form or other form on a
computer, cell phone, or other electronic device is strictly
prohibited. By bringing cell phones or other electronic
devices to school, the student and parent consent to the search of
the device when school officials have reasonable suspicion that
such a search will reveal a violation of school rules. Cell
phone use is allowed between classes, at lunch,
and before/after school.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kelly
Ballinger, 7-12 Principal at 385-3244 x 106.
