Personal Mobile Device (PMD) Plan for the 2024-25 School Year
As part of our ongoing commitment to foster a conducive learning environment, we would like to inform you about the updated Personal Mobile Device (PMD) Plan, effective for the 2024-25 school year. Key Guidelines Overview:
- PMD Usage During Class Sessions: To maintain a focus on educational activities, all PMDs should remain powered off or on silent and out of sight during class time. Exceptions apply only if a teacher grants permission for a specific educational activity or in cases of documented medical or special learning requirements.
- Non-Instructional Period Use: PMDs may be used during non-instructional times, including before and after school, class breaks, lunch, and spare periods. During spares, usage is permitted in the library and foyer areas.
- Restricted Areas: To protect everyone's privacy, PMDs are strictly prohibited in examination settings, change rooms, washrooms, and private counselling areas.
- PMD Storage Recommendations: We strongly suggest leaving your PMDs at home. Should you choose to bring them to school, you are solely responsible for their security and integrity. Fort High and Elk Island Public Schools will not be liable for any loss, theft, or damage.
Understanding the Progressive Discipline for PMD Misuse:
- First Infraction: This will result in a verbal warning from the teacher and a record of the incident.
- Second Infraction: The PMD will be confiscated and sent to the office, followed by a notification to the parents/guardians.
- Third Infraction: This will trigger further disciplinary actions with parental/guardian notification.
Communication with Parents: We'd like to ask parents to avoid contacting their children via PMDs during school hours. For urgent matters, please get in touch with the school office at 780-998-3751, and we will ensure your message is relayed promptly. Your understanding and adherence to these guidelines are critical in helping us maintain a respectful and distraction-free learning environment. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions or need further clarification.