QUINCE ORCHARD High School

Quince Orchard High School is adopting an AWAY ALL DAY cell phone policy. Cell phones will only be allowed for use during lunch and transitions. Parents/Caregivers please ensure your students are aware of the new policy.

School Level Policy

Students may use their Cell Phone/ Personal Mobile Device (PMD):

• Before or after the student instructional day

• During the lunch block

• Between instructional spaces and during transition time between instructional spaces. (Not while using a pass during instructional time)

• Riding to or from school or school-sponsored activities on MCPS or chartered buses as long as use does not impact the safe operation of the bus and complies with MCPS regulations.

Students using a personal mobile device to access the Internet while attending an

MCPS-sponsored activity must follow the MCPS Responsible Use Guidelines.

Note: If a student uses a PMD to access the Internet on MCPS property, but is not on the MCPS network, the student remains obligated to comply with the requirements of this regulation. MCPS monitors and reserves the right to investigate all PMDs and PMD activity on the MCPS network.

To minimize distractions and enhance the learning environment, Quince Orchard High School requires all student cell phones to be away and off their person. Teachers will determine and communicate whether cell phones will be placed in student backpacks, provided holders, boxes, or teacher provided storage at the front of the room or instructional space during class time. Any form of listening devices will be stored. This policy will enable QOHS teachers to closely monitor and better eliminate opportunities for distraction by technology in the classroom and in the halls during instructional time.