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Is it appropriate for parents to have our personal cell phone numbers? Is there a cut off time when talking to parents when we are off work?
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I don't believe there are rules against giving out personal phone numbers to parents, but it is up to the teacher whether that is something they want to share with parents. Sometimes urgent issues in the family might occur causing the parent to want to notify the teacher as soon as possible, rather than through an email that might not be seen. I would give parents both my email and phone number, letting them know that the phone number is only to be used for urgent messages. But then again, it is up to the discretion of the teacher.
 
     
     
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Comments: I would do exactly this.
Rated On: October 8, 2020 9:14 pm
Rated By: DuBuJy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree. It is up to the teacher, but it is important to make it clear what a cell phone number should be used for (what situations, what times, texts or calls, etc.). Parents should receive a written version of these guidelines along with the phone number if the teacher chooses to give it out.
Rated On: October 12, 2020 4:01 pm
Rated By: aVehaj