![]() © 2013 Not Another History Teacher By Zana Shelton Recently, Hubbard High School has decided to enforce the old rules and add new consequences. NO headphones, cell phones, or iPods are to be used in classes or the hallways. Tardy students also face new consequences. The school is enforcing disciplinary action if these rules are not followed each and every day. Most students use their phones just for texting, twitter, and taking pictures, but many students also use their phones as an internet source in the classes that don’t have computer access. Cell phones can be used as dictionaries, calculators, or taking a picture of the notes and/or homework assignments. Most classes I have don’t have dictionaries available, so I have no other choice but to use my phone. And why aren’t we allowed to use our phones in the hallways? It’s only five minutes of passing periods, and we can’t even check our phones? Lane Tech allows their students to use their phones during passing periods, so why doesn’t Hubbard? Do they not trust us to use technology in a responsible way? The new policy came from the Local School Council and the Professional Personnel Leadership Committee. The idea is to make the school a safer environment for the students. As for the supposed fines, they were just a rumor. Regardless, I understand the policy, but why start to enforce it the middle of the year? That is like not disciplining a child when they’re young and expect them to grow up to be respectful. It will not happen! The new policy also restricts students from using headphones in classes like P.E, Senior Seminar, Division, and free classes. If no one else can hear the music, it’s not a disturbance, and if it’s okay with the teacher why can’t they be listened to? We’re not harming anyone by using our electronics. Either way, it’s a safer bet to keep our electronic devices out of sight and avoid the interventions and consequences stated below: Interventions & Consequences 1st Offense: Conference in the discipline office. 2nd Offense: Morning Detention 3rd Offense: Students must turn over their electronic devices to the discipline office for parent pick up 4th Offense: In-School Suspension 5th Offense: Out-of-School Suspension What do you think? Comment below.
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