HMS Cell Phone Policy 2024-2025
At Haynes Middle School all cell phones, headphones, and other electronic devices, except for assigned student laptops, must be turned off prior to entering the building. Devices should be powered off and placed in the student’s Yondr pouch and then placed in their clear backpack. Students are free to use their phones prior to entering the building at 8:40 a.m. and after they are dismissed at 3:55 p.m. each school day.
Parents, if you need to contact your child, we ask that you call the main office at 615-262-6688. We are more than happy to relay your message to your child.
Students found in violation of the above policy will be asked to forfeit their device. The device will be labeled, placed in a baggie, and locked away until a parent comes to retrieve the device from the front office. The student will receive an office referral for violating Code 203 in the 2022-2023 MNPS Student Handbook; Electronic Devices: Improper Use of Cell Phone, Internet, or Electronic Devices. Any student who refuses to forfeit their device will receive further disciplinary action. Disciplinary actions can include a mandatory parent conference, ISS, and/or OSS.
Students will not be allowed to call home regarding confiscated devices, and the earliest a cell phone can be picked up by a parent is after dismissal.
Cell phone use at school is often the source of distractions, bullying, threats, fights, and theft. Cell phone usage and social media sites are often used by scholars as a platform to participate in these activities. Please encourage your child(ren) to not engage in these negative habits and monitor their access to these sites.
Ultimately, our goal is to decrease distractions and increase student learning. Your cooperation and support are greatly appreciated.
