Possession of Communication Devices

1
Possession of Communication Devices

• Communication devices should remain out of sight
  and be turned off during school hours. No
  students may utilize communication devices during
  school hours for any reason.
• Students may utilize communication devices before
  or after school or at school sponsored events as
  deemed reasonable by their supervising
  teacher(s).
• If a student is in violation of this policy, the
  communication device will be confiscated and
  returned to the parent on the first offense.
  Student may lose communication device until end
  of the semester or year if more than one offense
  occurs. This will be handled at the discretion of
  the Principal or SAM.

2
Electronics

• MP3 players and other electronic devices are
  prohibited.

3
OUTSIDE FOOD

• Outside commercial (restaurant) food is not
  permitted to be brought to the campus by parents
  or any outside individual. Students must bring
  their lunch with them or parents may bring in
  home prepared food for their child only.
• Somerset Independent Schools is initiating a
  Wellness program for all of our students and we
  need your participation and cooperation in this
  manner.

4
Gum and Candy

• According to the districts Wellness policy candy
  is not allowed. Gum use is at the discretion of
  each teacher.

5
Prescription Medication

• Meece Middle School has a full time nurse who is
  available by 745 am each day for all medical or
  prescription medication questions or concerns.
• Prescription medication or over the counter
  medication is not allowed to be possessed by MMS
  students. All medications must be given to the
  school nurse upon arrival to school.
• Medication Procedures
• All medication must be administered in the
  nurses station with school/health personnel
  present.
• All medication must be in the original container
  with the pharmacy label intact and readable
• A copy of the MMS medical release form, signed by
  the parent, is on file before any school
  personnel may administer medicine.
• Medication may not be given at school by anyone
  other than parent or legal guardian until all
  paperwork associated with medical release has
  been completely filled out and returned to the
  school nurse.