CELL PHONE POLICY

Students must turn off electronic signaling devices at the start of the school day (8:30 am) and keep them powered down and out of sight until the end of the school day (2:43 pm). If the devices are not shut off and a disruption occurs (and there is substantial evidence or repeated offences and the discipline plan in place has not improved the behavior)  the cellphone will be confiscated and the student will be subject to Dwyer Middle School Discipline Procedures. If an electronic signaling device is determined by a licensed physician or surgeon to be essential for a student’s health and the use of that device is limited to health-related purposes, then the student will be permitted to carry it on him/her and use it whenever necessary. Student must have a written note from physician and must be carry an “Exemption Pass” issued in the front office by the Principal only for special use.

ELECTRONIC MUSIC DEVICES POLICY

Use of electronic music devices (IPODs, etc.) is strictly prohibited at Dwyer Middle School.  Students must turn off electronic music devices at the start of the school day (8:30) and keep them powered down and out of sight until the end of the school day (2:43 pm). If the devices are not shut off and a disruption occurs, students will be subject to Dwyer Middle School Discipline Procedures.

Electronic Devices including cell phones will be confiscated and held until a parent picks it up on the THIRD offence. The fourth offence will result in the device being held at the school for a minimum of 6 weeks.