2008 Cell Phone Policy

Because of the abuse of our previous cell phone policy at Massillon Christian School, we have had to revise the policy. Our new policy requires that a "2008 Cell Phone Questionnaire" be filled out and submitted by parents if your child is to bring a cell phone to school. The questionnaire can be obtained from the school or downloaded here (PDF). (Download Adobe Reader)

For your information, here is a list of some of the abuses that took place under the previous policy:

Cell phones (and other electronic devises) were used during school hours, even though their use was against policy.
Students hid the cell phones from the teacher's view during class (under books, in desks, etc...) and used them when the teacher turned his/her back.
Students used cell phones (and digital cameras) to take unauthorized pictures that ended up on the internet without the consent of the student or parents.
Students used phones to text or IM during class
Students used phones to access the internet during class
Students used phones to send and receive emails during class
Students asked for restroom passes and used their phones to make calls instead of using the restroom
Cheating on tests by storing answers, by texting other students and by searching the internet.

Because of the above abuses, we will no longer allow cell phones to be carried by the students. All cell phones brought to school must be submitted to the office upon your arrival and picked up when you leave the school property.

Any unauthorized use of electronic devices in the school will result in the confiscation of the device and will require a parent to pick them up from the office.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this new policy may cause, but after reviewing the list of abuses, are sure that you understand the steps we must take to insure a safe and fair academic environment for every student. We deeply regret that the policy had to be changed because of a handful of students decided to take advantage of our previous policy.

If you have any other workable arrangement, please contact the office. We understand the importance and security of having your child carry a cell phone.

Massillon Christian School 2008 Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones may be brought to Massillon Christian School (MCS); however, they must be turned into the office immediately upon entering the building and picked up from the office when leaving school. While at school, no student may carry a cell phone on his/her person or keep a cell phone in a purse, backpack, student locker, etc...Using a camera phone to take pictures on school property or on school buses is not permitted at any time. Cell phones must be turned off on bus trips and should be used only with the permission of the adult in charge, or in case of an emergency.

Violation of this cell phone policy will result in immediate confiscation of the phone and an appropriate disciplinary action. All offenses will require a parent to pick up the phone at the school office.

Massillon Christian School is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged cell phones.

The above policy is also applicable to all other electronic devises, including, but not limited to pagers, PDA's, Blackberries, digital cameras, etc., unless prior written permission has been obtained from the school administration.

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