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Issue:
Denis Morris High School has recently enforced a policy regarding electronic devices.
The policy states that if electronic devices such as cell phones, IPODs, MP3 players or other devices are found on school property, before, during and after school hours, they will be confiscated for a period of one month and on second offense for a period of a semester.
Objective: To create a compromise between the student body and administration regarding electronic devices.
Society has become more dependent on electronics, such as cell phones for security and mobility and music players such as MP3 players and IPODs for comfort and entertainment purposes.
In addition, cell phones have proven to be used in emergency situations such as after school incase of injury where student is alone, or also in a situation where a student is kidnapped or threatened. In example, the Columbine Highschool shootings would have been much more of a disaster, if it were not for students with cell phones.
We, as students and parents, feel that this policy should be changed to better suit today’s society’s needs.
The following compromise is suggested:
· All electronic devices will be allowed on premises, inside and outside of buildings ;
· Devices are to be used only before 8:10 a.m. and after 2:20 p.m.;
· If students are on lunch or spare , they must be outdoors to use devices;
· If a student is caught with device during school hours, then the policy of confiscation of electronic devices is in effect;
· The school liability policy clearly states that Denis Morris is not responsible for lost or stolen items, so if a student brings a device to school, they do so at their own risk, as they would in any other institution/building.
Other schools in the region are apparently following in DM's footsteps at the beginning of next year. For students of schools other than DM, this petition will help divert such a policy in your school.
For further details contact Sloan in person or by e-mail: SloanH@hotmail.com |
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The Student Body of Denis Morris Catholic High School and Parents of Denis Morris Students.
Also all other people of the public who feel that this policy should be changed. |
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