All school organizations hold learning as a core value. It is imperative that school districts be sensitive to changes in technology and culture which increase the probability of student academic growth. Cell phones, widely used for communication, are now undisputed tools for learning. Moore Public Schools believes that this technology must be embraced if our students are to have access to the best resources. Naturally, cell phones possess functions which if used inappropriately can disrupt the learning environment and create the possibility for other problematic behavior. Ultimately, in a changing world, we must be willing to respond by embracing innovation but also limiting potential risks. Realizing the undeniable benefits, Moore Public Schools adopts the policy of acceptable cell phone usage at school while creating reasonable expectations for limits of use that do not provide a benefit to the school environment.

Possession and use of a cell phone must fall within these guidelines:

 

1. Teachers have the authority to allow or ban cell phone use during their respective class times.

 

2. All teachers will have their cell phone policy clearly posted on their classroom wall and in their syllabus.

 

3. Cell phones must be on silent upon entering the site building, unless directed by the teacher, and remain on silent through the remainder of the class day.

 

4. School electrical outlets will not be used as charging stations for student cell phones.

 

5. Cell phone cameras and audio recorders may be only used for specific educational benefit and only with prior permission of the teacher or administrator.

 

6. Considerable leniency for cell phone use will be allowed in emergency situations. However, cell phone use should not interfere with the student's ability to following directions or adhere to safety advisement from school personnel.

 

7. Cell phones may be used in other areas within the school, on school grounds, and on school transportation as designated by the administration. Designated areas may vary from school to school within the district.

 

8. Students who choose to bring cell phones to school do so at their own risk. The school district assumes NO LIABILITY for lost or stolen cell phones.

 

Student use of cell phones at Moore Public Schools is a privilege not a right. Failure to adhere to established guidelines will result in consequences similar to the consequences levied for other disruptions to the educational process including the confiscation or banning of cell phones. Cell phone abuse will result in the following punitive measures:

 

1st Offense: Phone taken away until end of day (to be picked up by student). Offense logged on Infinite Campus with warning.

 

2nd Offense-Phone picked up by parents during school hours and or consequence deemed adequate by the site administrator.

 

3rd Offense-Loss of privileges to use any electronic device on District property.

 

*Certain steps may be bypassed and other punitive measurements may be enacted based on the severity of the offense.

 

*Under NO circumstances will a student be academically punished for not owning or possessing a cell phone.

 

 

ELEMENTARY (ONLY) CELL PHONE GUIDELINES  

 

Possession and use of a cell phone must fall within these guidelines:

 

1. Elementary students' cell phones must be turned off and put away upon entering the school building.

 

2. Teachers have the authority to allow phone usage in their respective classrooms for educational purposes.

 

3. Use of student phones will not be allowed during cafeteria or recess.

 

4. School electrical outlets will not be used as charging stations for student cell phones.

 

5. Cell phone cameras and audio recorders may be only used for specific educational benefit and only with prior permission of the teacher or administrator.

 

6. Considerable leniency for cell phone use will be allowed in emergency situations, however, cell phone use should not interfere with the student's ability to following directions or adhere to safety advisement from school personnel.

 

7. Students who choose to bring cell phones to school do so at their own risk. The school district assumes NO LIABILITY for lost or stolen cell phones.

 

Student use of cell phones at Moore Public Schools is a privilege not a right. Failure to adhere to established guidelines will result in consequences similar to the consequences levied for other disruptions to the educational process including the confiscation or banning of cell phones. Cell phone abuse will result in the following punitive measures:

 

1st Offense: Verbal warning - student turn off phone in presence of teacher and allowed to put away.

 

2nd Offense:  Phone is taken away and sent to office - pafent will be notified - phone may be picked up at the end of the day.