As a reminder, we do allow cell phones at Mayfield.  However, they should be off and away while in class, unless they are being used for instruction under the direction of the teacher. 

Please remind your child to keep his/her cellphone off and away when not in use so they can remain focused and on-task during classes.  As a reminder, we do not permit students to take photographs or recordings (audio or video) at any time.  If students take photographs or videos they may lose their privilege of having a cell phone during the school day.  Also, we are not responsible for lost, stolen or broken cell phones, so please remind your child to handle them with great care.  

Below are the HCPSS Guidelines for cell phones and other Personal Communication Devices.

Personal Communication Device Guidelines

1. Students must comply with class and school rules and all relevant HCPSS Board Policies.
2. Administration, faculty, and staff may request at any time that students must turn off and put away technology devices. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action and possible revocation of privileges.
3. Individuals assume full responsibility for their non-HCPSS owned technology devices. This includes the device’s safety, security and maintenance.
4. Schools may designate approved personal communication device zones/times on school grounds; however, personal communication devices may not be used in locker rooms or bathrooms at any time.
5. Students must obtain consent from staff and participants before taking, uploading or sharing photos, recording audio, or capturing video during the school day.
6. Any disruption to class or other educational activity may result in disciplinary action.
7. Privileges for personal communication devices vary according to grade level:
   • Elementary school students are permitted to have personal communication devices in their backpacks during the school day. They must be turned off during school hours. They may use their personal communication devices before or after school hours. Students may use personal communication devices in the front office or classroom with the permission of the classroom teacher/administrator.
   • Middle school students are permitted to carry personal communication devices with them during the school day. They must be turned off or in silent mode at all times. These devices may not disrupt instruction times and should be put away (in a pocket, backpack, notebook, or locker). Instructional time is defined as from the sound of the class late bell to the sound of the class dismissal bell. Students may use their personal communication device before or after school hours, during lunch, and hallway/transition times. Due to the size of middle school hallways, middle school principals may choose to limit the use of personal communication devices during hallway transitions in an effort to maintain a safe environment.
   • High school students are permitted to carry personal communication devices with them during the school day. They must be turned off or in silent mode at all times. These devices may not disrupt instructional times and should be put away (in a pocket, backpack, notebook, or locker). Instructional time is defined as from the sound of the class late bell to the sound of the class dismissal bell. High school students may use their personal communication devices before or after school hours, during lunch, and during hallway/transition times.