Ms. Jasiulek has a strict cell phone use policy. It applies to all class levels.
Cell phones/electronic devices are not allowed to be used during any portion of class time. This includes listening to music, watching videos, texting/using social media, accepting/making phone calls, taking videos/photos, playing games, etc.
Students cannot play/wear their earbuds during demonstrations, lectures, quizzes/tests, class discussions, and work time. If you enter the room with earbuds on, I will ask you to take them out.
The phone/device should be put away before class starts. The devices should not be visible; when in doubt, keep the devices stored away.
Sometimes you will need to use your cell phone. If Ms. J explicitly asks you to, do so responsibly.
Failure to adhere to expectations will have the following consequences:
1st offense - Phone/device will be confiscated and placed in the “Cell Phone Corral”. It will remain there for the duration of class. Student will lose Studio Habit points. The phone will be returned at the end of class when the bell rings. No warnings will be given.
2nd offense - Device will be confiscated for the class period and taken to the office/Assistant Principal. The student will need to pick it up from there. No warnings will be given. For repeated violations,the phone will be confiscated, given to the Assistant Principal, parents will be contacted, and a referral will be issued. If the student argues and refuses to hand over their phone,the student will be sent to the office and a referral will be written.
Why have a Cell Phone Policy?
Cell phones have made a dramatic impact on our lives. Almost everyone has a phone now and uses it daily for many purposes. They can be a useful and powerful tool, when used responsibly.
However, often the use of cell phones during class becomes a power struggle between the student and teacher. Having to hand over your phone is difficult because it is your personal item. However, the use of phones during class becomes a sign of disrespectful towards the classroom rules and policies.
Examples of disrespect have included:
Watching videos (YouTube/TV shows/movies/Netflix) on phones, instead of working.
Playing games, instead of working.
Checking Facebook/social media accounts in the middle of class, then sharing it with others.
SnapChatting or texting friends in other classes.
Videoing other students in class (not their friends) and then sending it out to their contacts or social media. (This is a form of bullying and harassment.)
Making/accepting phone calls in the middle of class without asking permission.
Texting during instruction or demonstrations, then complaining that they do not understand the instructions for the project.
Taking over 5 minutes to choose a song and wasting time repeatedly changing their music choice.
Wearing and using their earbuds while the teacher is talking/giving demonstrations/working on group activities/taking a quiz or test.
Having to be sent to the office because the student refused to hand over their phone (thus, they miss time to learn).
Phones are causing us to lose the ability to speak and relate with each other (versus interacting through technology). We rely on them for distractions, as a way to disconnect from what's around us. We assume we can "multi-task" successfully while using a phone, but that's not true. Part of owning a phone is learning self-regulation and focus. You will have plenty of time to check phones outside of class. All I ask is that you keep them stored away during class time so you can focus on the task.