RESPONSIBILITY
I am responsible for knowing where the phone is and if it is lost or damaged, it will my responsibility to replace it.
I understand that having a cell phone is a privilege, and that if I fail to adhere to this contract, my cell phone privilege may be revoked
I will give my parents access to my phone whenever they ask.
I will stop using my cellphone happily, whenever my parents ask
If I wouldn’t text or say it to my parents, I will not text it to my friends or put it on my social networks. What I do online stays with me forever and I don’t want to tarnish my reputation by sharing an inappropriate photo or comment.
Any selfies that I take will not contain anything inappropriate or anything that I would not feel comfortable sending to my parents.
USAGE
I may use electronic devices for two hours per day at home.
Going on any inappropriate sites will result in immediate loss of use.
I cannot have the phone while doing homework, chores or any other activities that we determine require concentration.
I will not bring my cell phone to the family dinner table
I will not text or place phone calls after 8:00 p.m.
HONOR CODE
I understand that my cell phone may be taken away if I talk back to my parents, I fail to do my chores, or I fail to keep my grades up
I will obey rules of etiquette regarding cell phones in public places.
I will not use my cell phone to bully another
I will obey any rules my school has regarding cell phones, such as turning them off during class, or keeping them on vibrate while riding the school bus
I will not send threatening or mean texts to others
If Mom or Dad call me, I will answer right away, no exceptions. If for some reason I miss their call, I will call them back right away.
I will never message or talk to someone and then delete or hide it from my parents.
I will never share personal information such as name, address, phone number, school, etc.
My parents will always know my password. I will never share my password with anyone else.
SAFETY
I promise I will alert my parents when I receive suspicious or alarming phone calls or text messages from people I don't know
I will also alert my parents if I am being harassed by someone via my cell phone
I understand that having a cell phone can be helpful in an emergency, but I know that I must still practice good judgment and make good choices that will keep me out of trouble or out of danger
I will not send embarrassing photos of my family or friends to others. In addition, I will not use my phone's camera to take embarrassing photos of others
Numbers that I don’t recognize will not get a response - texts or phone calls.
Parent Responsibilities
My parents will make themselves available to answer any questions I might have about owning a cell phone and using it responsibly
My parents will support me when I alert them to an alarming message or text message that I have received.
I understand that my parents have the right to set up monitoring software on my phone. I know that this is because they love me and want to protect me.
If my parents deem that my use of my smartphone is inappropriate, that I have crossed boundaries, or that I have not maintained my end of the bargain, I accept that my parents will remove my privilege of having a smartphone.
My parents have the right to revise and amend this contract at any time upon notifying me of the changes.
