Can You Hear Me Now? Classrooms Will Be A No Phone Zone!

The following message represents office policy on cell phones.

Cell phones have come to present a significant and unnecessary distraction to learning and positive social interaction at F. E. Madill. Students are reminded that cell phone usage is not permitted during class time.

Usage during your lunch period or before 8:45 and after 3:15 is permitted as long as the devices are not used to cause problems for others. Messages which harm the safety, security and privacy of others will not be tolerated.

Most cell phones are multi-function (camera, mp3) electronic devices, which might compromise the privacy of others and for that reason cell phone usage is not permitted in washrooms or change rooms.

If you are not following these rules you will be asked by your teacher to ‘hand over your phone’ which you will do without question. For a first infraction, you may expect the return of your phone in a timely manner (end of the period or the day); for subsequent offences, the wait will be much longer. Refusal will be interpreted as opposition to authority.

If your phone rings in class, you will lose it. Leave it at home if this is a problem for you - Cell phones are not necessary at school. These rules have the support of Parent Council and Staff of FEMSS.

Thank you for your support in this matter.

Mr. Ryan
Principal
F. E. Madill S. S.