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[quote=Anonymous]Is this for real? Wouldn't it be simpler and more effective to just ban cell phone use during school hours? Seems like FCPS is fostering an environment ripe for cheating, bullying, and just plain old screen addiction at the expense of an education. [b]In response to a request from the Fairfax County Council of PTA’s (and others) to implement consistent student cell phone restrictions in our schools, we are recommending the following guidelines to all schools. Some schools may have more prescriptive rules, but these recommended best practices are intended to serve as a consistent minimum set of guidelines. Please communicate your school’s guidelines with staff, students and parents at the beginning of the school year. FCPS recommends the following tiered structure of cell phone restrictions, which recognizes the age ability of students to use their cell phones wisely. Elementary school – Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. They may be utilized on campus only before and after school. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool, such as video creation or QR Code activities. Middle School – Phones must be silenced and kept put away for the duration of the school day. Storage may be in a locker, backpack, pencil bag, etc. during the day. Teachers may allow cell phone usage in their classrooms at their discretion with the support of the administration. Cell phones may be used on campus before the first bell and after the last bell. High School – Phones must be silenced and kept put away during all instructional periods. Storage may be in a locker, backpack, pencil bag, etc. during classes. Teachers may allow cell phone usage in their classrooms at their discretion, with the support of the administration. Cell phones may be used on campus before the first bell, after the last bell, during passing periods and lunches. Confiscation of cell phones is not recommended if students violate these guidelines; referrals are recommended instead. [/b][/quote]
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