Morehouse Magnet School Guidelines

• Pre-K through twelfth grade students will NOT be allowed to possess a cell phone, smart watch, headphones, earbuds, or gaming systems during the instructional day.
• Upon entering the school campus cell phones/electronic devices must remain out of sight and in silent mode until the student exits the campus or thirty minutes after the instructional day concludes.
• If students need to make an emergency call during the instructional day, they should request to go to the main office to use an office phone.
• The school and staff are not responsible for any damage to or theft of a student’s cell phone, smart watch, headphones, or other electronic/listening devices. 
• Usage of cell phones, smart watches, headphones, and other listening devices is prohibited in classrooms, restrooms, hallways, and other school buildings during the instructional day, unless permission is granted by the principal.
• During the instructional day, cell phones and headphones must remain out of sight and in silent mode. In the event that a cell phone rings, this will count as an infraction.
• Cell phones will not be used for instructional purposes at any time during the school day, unless pre-approved by the principal.
• Parents are requested not to contact their child during the instructional day via cell phone. If an emergency occurs and parents need to speak to their child, please contact the school for assistance.
• Students will be subject to disciplinary action if the use of their cell phone disrupts the school’s educational environment. Examples of this include, but are not limited to:  Cheating, bullying, harassment, unlawful recording or photographing, accessing any obscene, threatening or otherwise inappropriate material, violating other school rules, or posting on any social media site.
• Students who have early release schedules should wait until they exit the building to access their cell phone.
• The school and staff are not responsible for any damage to or theft of a student’s cell phone, smart watch, headphones, or other listening devices.
• Students and their parents must read the cell phone policy, including the individual school’s guidelines and return a signed copy to the office at the beginning of the school year. Signing the policy and school guidelines acknowledges acceptance.

Morehouse Magnet School Consequences for Violation of Cell Phone Policy

First Offense:  The student’s electronic device will be confiscated, turned into the main office, and logged in the log book by a staff member. The student may pick up the device at the end of the day after a review and discussion of the electronic policy with a staff member.  A minor referral will be entered in webpams.

Second Offense:  The student’s electronic device will be confiscated, turned into the main office, and logged in the log book by a staff member. The student may pick up the device at the end of the day after 

a. paying a $5.00 fee with a minor infraction in webpams or 

b. a one day suspension at home. A major referral will be made in webpams. 

Third Offense:  The student’s electronic device will be confiscated, turned into the main office, and logged in the log book by a staff member. The student may pick up the device at the end of the day after 

c. paying a $10.00 fee with a minor infraction in webpams or 

d. a two day suspension at home. A major referral will be made in webpams. 

Fourth Offense:  The student’s electronic device will be confiscated, turned into the main office, and logged in the log book by a staff member. The student may pick up the device at the end of the day after 

e. paying a $20.00 fee with a minor infraction in webpams or 

f.  a three day suspension at home. A major referral will be made in webpams.

Fifth and Subsequent Offense:  The student’s electronic device will be confiscated, turned into the main office, and logged in the log book by a staff member. The device will be held in the office until the student’s parent is able to pick up the device after the following suspension is complete. The student will receive a five day suspension at home. A major referral will be entered into webpams.  **Students will be recommended for expulsion after the fifth offense.

Note:  Refusal to surrender the electronic device will result in a 3-5 day suspension at home. A major referral will be entered into webpams. In the event that a phone is confiscated after ½ day, the phone will be returned at the end of the next school day.

**The administration reserves the right to adjust these consequences on a case-by-case basis if necessary. For example, extreme behaviors that break the law or engage in bullying or harassment of other students may result in suspension and/or request for expulsion.