Hawthorne School Parent-Student Handbook 2016-2017
Students may not use cell phones or any wireless devices inside the school building at any
time or for any purpose during the instructional day (generally 8:15 a.m.-2:55 p.m.). The
instructional day includes the time between classes, lunch and recess, after school extra help
and field trips.
Students who participate in before or after school extracurricular activities such as clubs or
other sanctioned school activities may use these devices only after obtaining permission from
the activity sponsor or staff member in charge.
The District, the school and its staff shall not assume responsibility for devices that are
damaged, lost, or stolen when brought to school or after being confiscated for violation of this
policy.
TELEPHONE POLICY
The office phone is a business phone and is not to be used by students, except in an emergency.
Students are not allowed to use the phone to make personal arrangements (such as requesting
permission to go to another students‘ home after school).
Parents may not call the school and ask to speak to their child.
When calling to speak to a teacher, a message will be taken by the secretary. Teachers will not
be called out of their classrooms to speak to a parent/guardian.
E-MAIL
E-mail has become a very popular and easy way to contact someone. Often teachers receive emails during their instructional time. However, they have been instructed not to answer until
either their preparation period or at the start or end of each day. Please understand that the
teacher‘s first responsibility is the direct instruction of the students in their class. Responding
to parent e-mails can only occur when teachers have the time to do so. Also, please know that
the tone of an e-mail is sometimes difficult to interpret.
Guidelines for using e-mail:
1. E-mail should only be used to send a teacher a note that does not require immediate
response. Occasionally, unusual events may prevent a teacher from opening up his
or her e-mail on any given day.
2. All e-mail accounts in the District are shut down in the event of a virus.
3. E-mail correspondence will not be used by teachers to discuss a child‘s academic or
educational program.
4. E-mails are not accessed over the weekend or on any school holiday.
5. You may use e-mail to notify the nurse if your child will be absent, but please email before 8:45 a.m.
6. You can easily arrange an appointment by e-mailing your child‘s teacher. E-mail is
[email protected].
7. Teachers/staff will respond to e-mail within 24 hours.
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