Student Cell Phone Policy

After looking at research, local case studies, issues with cell phones at school, surveys completed last year as well as working with families and students we have made the decision that HMS will not allow students to carry cell phones this year. Despite our previous policy that phones should be turned off and put away at all times, problems continued to impact student learning and well-being. Families will have the choice to keep their student’s cell phone at home or participate in the phone check-in system at school.

1st occurrence - Warning Student will turn in their phone or wireless headphones and may receive it from their 6th or 7th period teacher at the end of the day.

2nd occurrence - Campus Beautification - 1 day Student will turn in their phone or wireless headphones and may receive it from their 6th or 7th period teacher at the end of the day.

3rd occurrence - Campus Beautification Up 3 days at lunch Student will turn in their phone or wireless headphones and may receive it from their 6th or 7th period teacher at the end of the day.

4th occurrence - Campus Beautification Up 5 days at lunch and Meeting Student will turn in their phone or wireless headphones and it will be kept in the front office. A parent can pick it up during a meeting with administration.

Any additional occurrence will result in a behavior contract with penalties up to and including confiscation of the device through the end of the semester.

* Hoover Middle School is not responsible for loss, damage, or theft of any personal items, including personal electronic devices. We prefer that you keep your cell phones at home, but if you choose to send it we will be happy to store it in a secure location during the school day.*

Link to research presentation.