Student cell phones should be kept in a book bag. Electronic devices, including cell phones, must be turned off during the school day and while on the school grounds. A cell phone may not be used during the day to play games or to text message. The student may not use a cell phone to call or text a parent during the school day without a teacher’s permission. This includes devices like smartwatches or electronic communication devices that serve as telephones.

If a student has a smart watch and is only using the basic watch features while at school, it is fine to have and wear. Students should not use the watch features that make it function like a phone, such as calling, texting, using apps, or playing games. If this is happening, the teacher can ask the student to put the device away in their book bag or confiscate it and contact the parent. We want to minimize distractions and maximize engagement in our school environment.

As noted in School Board Policy JICJ, the school principal or his/her designee will have the authority to limit the use, take disciplinary action and/or confiscate electronic communication devices if the use or possession of these devices may cause or is causing a disruption to the school and/or event. Unauthorized use of a cell phone or personal electronic device may include, but is not limited to, taking pictures or recording without permission, cheating, harassment or bullying, use during any emergency drill, use during unauthorized time or use for unlawful activities.

The use of e-readers may be permitted under the supervision of the teacher. It is a privilege for students to use their personal electronic device at school, and this privilege can be taken away if students act irresponsibly or violate school policy.

The Fort Mill School District, is always looking for qualified substitutes to fill in for our teachers and staff when they can't be here. If you have a passion for working with students, we encourage you to apply on our website to be a substitute in our fast-growing district. Complete the application, submit 2 references, and pass a background check. Once the application process is completed and screened, qualified candidates will be invited to attend a 1 day mandatory training class at our district office to learn our processes and helpful tips to use in the classroom. Substitutes are required to work a minimum of 3 days a month to remain active in our system. Substitutes are part-time intermittent employees and have no contract with Fort Mill School District. Employment is on a day-to-day basis.

If you have a teaching certificate and are interested in being a Long Term Substitute, you may contact our Substitute Coordinator, Shari Hartley at hartleys@fortmillschools.org or apply by clicking on the link above.

Please feel free to contact Shari Hartley, Substitute Coordinator, if you have questions. hartleys@fortmillschools.org

Upcoming Substitute Trainings:

January 24

March 14

April 18

At Huntington Learning Center - Fort Mill, we offer children, ages 5 to 17, tutoring in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Study Skills, Phonics, Vocabulary, Science, and SAT and ACT Preparation. Our individualized instruction is developed from comprehensive academic evaluations completed at the center. We are committed to the success of each student through this personalized instruction with our certified teachers. Each program is uniquely designed to develop the skills, confidence, and motivation for the student.

Huntington Learning Center – Fort Mill is unique; we are family-owned and operated. Jewel Wiesinger, Executive Director, brings her educational expertise after many years in the school system as a school psychologist and over 6 years at our existing center in Weddington, NC. Emily Brooks, Center Director, brings many years of educational experience to our franchise, including her time as Assistant Director of the Weddington center.

Jewel Wiesinger

Executive Director

Huntington Learning Center – Weddington & Fort Mill

704-243-5782/803-548-8070

Mobile Business Line: 980-758-4346

wiesingerj@hlcmail.com

www.huntingtonhelps.com

Parents are encouraged to have a consistent mode of transportation for their child to eliminate confusion and the potential for a child going home the incorrect way. However, we realize that there are times when a transportation change needs to be made. We prefer all changes in writing via email.

In the event you need to change your child's transportation, please send an email to the child’s teacher and to our receptionist, Ms. Storms at stormsj@fortmillschools.org. All changes must be made by 1:30pm. Students will be sent home their usual way if no communication has been received from the parents.