Electronic Devices

Pitt Meadows Secondary School’s mission statement includes “personal growth in a safe, caring, and inclusive environment”.  The following are examples with areas of concern which may arise but are not limited to:

• inappropriate use of the recording devices found in cell phones;
• an increased rate of interruption caused by cell phone use in classrooms;
• cheating occurring during tests using text messaging;
• increased rate in theft of electronic devices.

Guideline Statement

The use of technology, specifically cell phones and listening devises such as iPods are not to interfere with teaching and learning.

Should an issue arise with a student having an electronic device

1. A staff member will listen to the student’s account and discuss the guideline.  We are hopeful a resolution may be achieved at this point.
2. If, after the assessment of the incident with the student, the staff member remains concerned that the student is not understanding the guidelines, a report is made to Administration.
3. The Principal or Vice Principal will meet with the student.  We are hopeful a resolution may be achieved at this point.
4. If a resolution is not achieved, communication with home will occur at this time.

Should use or serious inappropriate use of recording devices continue

The consequences of a confirmed act of inappropriate use of electronic devices include:

• Conversation and student project to improve an understanding of why we have guidelines.  Communication with home would occur at this time, or earlier;
• Forwarding of information to R.C.M.P. when it is found the law has been broken.
• Suspension, either in or out of school.

Update:  August 2024

See the school’s Code of Conduct for new policy with respect to cell phone use in the classrooms.