What to do when...
Your phone rings?
Answer with "Hello?" (Loudly and Clearly!)
When it's quiet and you're alone?
Yes! (You can use your phone)
What should you do if someone is calling you too much?
Explain to them that they need to call less, and if they don't listen, block their phone number
You get a call from a phone number you don't recognize?
Answer and ask who is calling
OR
Let it go to voicemail. They will leave a message if it's important.
While on the toilet?
No! (You could get germs on your phone!)
What should you do if someone wants you to keep your location on all the time and share it with them, or wants to know where you are all the time (Other than a parent)
Express that you are not going to do that, and if they continue asking you to, tell an adult and block them if necessary.
You get a phone call labeled "Scam Likely"?
Ignore, do not answer
In the movie theater while watching a movie?
No! (It's very rude to use your phone in the movie theater, as it's distracting to the other people watching the movie)
What should you do if someone is sending you texts or calls threatening you or making you feel unsafe?
Tell a trusted adult (a parent, relative, teacher, etc.) IMMEDIATELY and block their number
You think the person calling you may have the wrong phone number?
Say "I'm sorry, I think that you have the wrong number. Goodbye"
While having dinner with others?
No! (When you're eating or socializing with others, it's important to show respect by not being on your phone)
What should you do if someone asks you to send inappropriate messages or photos?
Tell a trusted adult IMMEDIATELY and Block them
Your phone rings in a place where you should NOT be on the phone?
Answer and explain that you can't talk and will call back later (unless it's an emergency)
OR
Ignore and let it go to voicemail
During class or work sessions at BrightStone?
No! Unless it's your snack break or lunch :)
What should you do if someone is sending you inappropriate messages?
Tell a trusted adult IMMEDIATELY and Block them