Mobile phones, earphones and other devices
Rationale
North Rockhampton State High School acknowledges the reality of mobile phones, IPODS, IPADS and such, as a 21st century technological tools and that technological skills are important to students' future life choices. They are also effective communication tools and provide, particularly for parents, peace of mind about the safety and security of their children, especially, for example, when normal routines of arriving to and leaving school may be varied.
North Rockhampton State High School is committed to establishing and sustaining a safe and happy environment for students that best fosters quality learning and the social development of every child.
Every student has a right to privacy, integrity, to feel safe, and learn. Every teacher has a right to teach in a setting that is optimum to quality learning.
Phones, iPods, MP3/4 players, iPads and other technological devices can cause significant disruption to the learning and teaching rights of others.
This situation has led us to put in place firm rules and boundaries around the use of recording devices, phones and other electronic devices.
Boom boxes and Bluetooth speakers are banned completely from the school.
Recording devices
Students may not use any recording device in the school grounds.
This includes:
- Transmitting images
- Taking photographs with a phone
- Taking photographs with a camera
- Using a tape recorder
- Using a Mobile phone/iPad/iPod on record setting
- Using an MP3/4 player on record setting
- Video recording
Consequence:
Disciplinary action can include:
- Suspension
- Other depending on context
Exceptions:
If a teacher has approved the use of electronic device to record images for curriculum purposes.
In line with the personal property laws, phones and electronic devices will be handed back to the student or parent at the end of the school day as per incident guidelines.
Phone/Electronic Device
- Students are permitted to bring mobile phones and electronic devices to school and to school related activities. They must be switched off or on silent and out of sight upon entering the school grounds.
- The school reserves the right to ban mobile phones and other electronic equipment at special events.
- Mobile phones/electronic devices are not permitted during any formal examinations. It is considered a serious misdemeanour to have a phone/ electronic device in the exam room.
- Students who do not require a phone/ electronic device for parent contact are discouraged from bringing phones (and like apparatus) to school. No liability will be accepted by the school in the event of loss, damage or theft. Students bring mobile phones and other electronic equipment to school at their own risk.
Exceptions:
- Laptops for classroom use.
- If a teacher has planned a unit of work which incorporates the use of the technology to achieve educational goals.
- If the use of the device is part of a student's ISP.
- Electronic payment requirements at the tuckshop, uniform shop or administration office.
Phone or electronic device is sighted or heard within the school grounds- A teacher will complete a phone/electronic device ticket without entering a debate.
- The teacher will deliver their half of the ticket to Student Services
- The student will deliver their half of the ticket to Students Services with the device
1st Incident:
Teacher issues Phone/electronic device ticket to student.
Student takes Phone/electronic device and ticket to Student Services ASAP.
Phone/electronic device is placed in Student Services and recorded in IDAttend.
Phone/electronic device can be collected at end of same day by student.
2nd Incident:
Teacher issues Phone/electronic device ticket to student.
Student takes Phone/electronic device and ticket to Student Services ASAP.
Phone/electronic device is placed in Student Services and recorded in IDAttend.
Phone/electronic device can be collected at end of same day by parent/guardian unless otherwise negotiated.
Parent/ Guardian informed.
3rd Incident:
Teacher issues Phone/electronic device ticket to student.
Student takes Phone/electronic device and ticket to Student Services ASAP.
Phone/electronic device is placed in Student Services and recorded in IDAttend.
Phone/electronic device can be collected at end of same day by parent/guardian unless otherwise negotiated.
Parent/Guardian informed that this is the third offence and fourth offence will result in more serious consequences.
4th Incident:
Teacher issues Phone/electronic device ticket to student.
Student takes Phone/electronic device and ticket to Student Services as soon as possible.
Consequences may include:
- Suspension
- Device signed in/out with year level deputy
- Student banned from bringing device to school