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Mobile Phones/IPOD Policy

Rationale:

While it may be necessary for students to have a mobile phone, their over use has become a nuisance to learning at Bellingen High School and disruptive in class. The increasing incidence of IPODS and walkmans at school is resulting in similar issues. There are two points to this policy:

  • If used with discretion out of class, teachers will tolerate and accept usage;
  • If used in class then electronic devices will be confiscated.

“ABUSE IT, LOSE IT”

Policy:

  1. Students are discouraged from bringing mobile phones/IPODS to school and do so at their own risk. The school cannot be held liable for their loss and will not investigate circumstances associated with their disappearance.
  2. Parents needing to get messages to their children can do so through the front office. Occasionally there may be special circumstances where protocols may be varied and these need to be negotiated with the Deputy Principal.
  3. Mobile Phones and IPODS are banned from any exam situation.
  4. Mobile phones/IPODS should be turned off and are not to be used at any time during lessons. Students who use mobile phones/IPODS in lessons will have them confiscated immediately.
  5. On the first occasion, items confiscated will be held by the Deputy Principal and returned to the student at the end of the day.
  6. On any subsequent occasion, the item will be held until a parent is able to collect it from the Deputy Principal.
  7. Students who argue with a teacher or refuse to follow their instruction will be dealt with in line with the school’s discipline policy.
  8. The use of text messages to harass other students or videoing incidents are inappropriate and may lead to suspension as part of Bellingen High School’s Anti-Bullying Policy
 
 
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