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CELL PHONES and ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
Students are encouraged to leave electronic devices, including personal laptops, computers, tablets, game systems, music players, and other devices or toys, at home. Cell phones (including headphones and smart watches) are welcome at school during lunch and passing periods. Students who choose to bring these devices do so at their own risk; South Hills is not responsible for damage, theft, or loss. Chromebooks, issued to students by the school, are to be used for accessing lessons, learning materials, and other resources for classes.
During class time, students will have clear visual and verbal directions from the teacher that will outline approved activities and uses of cell phones and Chromebooks. Use of any electronic device to disrupt the educational process, exploit personal information, invade personal privacy, or compromise the integrity or propriety of educational programs is prohibited. These violations will result in confiscation of the device, which will be secured in the Attendance Office for parent pick up at the end of the school day.
Each classroom will have the following posters for reference in order to help teachers and students share clear expectations and understandings on cell phone usage during class time:
ZONE 1 (LISTEN)
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ZONE 2 (LEARN)
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ZONE 3 (EARN)
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ZONE 4 (ACHIEVE)
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The following school consequences will be implemented for cell phone and electronic device violations:
- 1st Violation - The cell phone will be taken to the Attendance Office and secured for student pick up at the end of the school day. Parent/Guardian will be notified via email.
- All future violations - The cell phone will be taken to the Attendance Office and secured for parent pick up at the end of the school day. Parent/Guardian will be notified via phone call and email.
SHMS Administration reserves the right to restrict a student’s use of and access to electronic devices, including cell phones, based on compliance, or continual noncompliance, with school rules.
COMPUTER USE/CONTRACT: Computers greatly enhance the education of our students. Any student who shows the proper respect to this costly equipment will be allowed to enjoy this privilege for the completion of schoolwork. Students who use school computers must read and understand the Internet Acceptable Use Contract. Their signature and the signature of their parent/guardian are required before any student can use school computers.
- During the time students are using a school computer, they are financially responsible for the computer.
- No student may use a computer without permission and supervision of a teacher.
- Magnets, food, gum, or drinks are not allowed around the computers or printers at any time.
- Students may access their own files only and print only when given permission by a teacher.
- Jordan School District and South Hills Middle School do not give permission for anyone to copy software or copyrighted materials unlawfully.
- Students must agree to follow and sign the Internet Acceptable Use Policy
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: Be responsible and respectful with what you do on electronic devices. There is no privacy online. Anything you text or post online – words, pictures, or videos – can be viewed by anybody. Only post comments/pictures that you would be comfortable showing your parent. Cyber bullying is illegal and will result in school and police consequences.
It is against the law for you to bring, possess, participate in, share or show sexting or pornography while at school, whether in printed matter, on an electronic device, or on social media. Consequences for doing so include parent contact, suspension, confiscation and wiping of phone/device, change of school, and police involvement.