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Dear Cardinal Families,
Each year FCPS requires students and families to review the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). While this seems like a yearly routine, it is important because it explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable and supportive school environment.
Our assistant principal, Jon Kemmerer, is meeting with classes to review the SR&R and is having meaningful discussions on how we can all work together to make this a successful year for everyone.
Recently, we have noticed an increase in the use of cell phones and electronic devices at school. The SR&R shares the following:
Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool, however one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs. Cell phones may be used on campus only before and after school.
With this in mind, teachers in grades 3-6 will be asking students each morning to silence and store their cell phones in their backpacks for the day. If your child needs to contact you during the school day, they will have access to a phone in the office to use.
In addition, if your child has an electronic device, we ask that you monitor this device daily, and sometimes multiple times a day. This means reviewing who your child is texting, what pictures and videos your child is taking or receiving, and what websites your child is accessing.
Establishing digital citizenship guidelines at home is easy. Digital citizenship can be described as the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior (and its positive and negative impact on self and others) with regard to technology use. Read more about Digital Citizenship: Establishing Expectations at Home on the FCPS website.
Your child’s behavior at school directly impacts their academic success and school safety. Thank you for taking the time to review this information and for partnering with us to keep Cunningham Park a safe and respectful learning environment.
Sincerely,
Allison Hoak, Principal
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