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Important Announcements 

Technology

Department Overview

Mercer Area School District is committed to utilizing technology to enhance the 21st century classroom and improve student achievement. By focusing on the effective integration of technology into the classroom, our students will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to become responsible electronic citizens in a rapidly changing digital society.

Acceptable Use Policy

The middle/high school has an acceptable use policy for electronic devices. Normal cellular phone use and the use of other similar devices (Tablets, Ipods, E-Readers/Kindles, CD players, MP3 players, headphones, etc.) are prohibited in school from 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m unless otherwise approved by a teacher for educational purposes only. PERMISSION FROM ONE TEACHER DOES NOT PROVIDE PERMISSION FOR THE ENTIRE DAY. Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off during school hours except during the student's lunch period.  The prohibition of cell phone use is extended to 4:15 p.m. for those students serving after-school detention. 

If a cellular phone or other electronic device is turned into the office during the school day, a parent/guardian will be notified and arrangements will be made to pick it up during school hours.
  -1st Violation – one (1) after-school detention
  -2nd Violation – two (2) after-school detentions
  -3rd Violation or more – Saturday detention(s).

Students that need to contact their parents/guardians should report to the main office to use the office phone. Contacting a parent/guardian by using a cell phone without permission will be considered a violation of the cell phone policy.