Student Cell Phones

The state law is in place which prohibits students from accessing or using “personal electronic communication devices” during the school day. Personal communication devices include cell phones, smartwatches, and any communication device not authorized for classroom use by a student, utilized to access the Internet, wi-fi, or cellular telephone signals.

Below are the details pertaining to the use of cell phones on campus:

• As a best practice, cell phones and smartwatches should be turned off at the beginning of and throughout the school day and placed in bookbags, handbags, or personal storage space, and out of visibility.
• A cell phone or smartwatch may not be used during the day to play games or to text message.
• Students may use their cell phones before the start of the school day and then after the school day ends. 
  • The student may not use a cell phone or smartwatch to call or text a parent during the school day without a teacher’s permission.
• Students may use their cell phones during after-school activities.

• 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.
  • First Offense: Student warning and email sent home to parents
  • Second Offense: Device is taken by teacher for the day and parents are contacted
  • Third Offense: Device is given to administration and parents will need to pick up the device from the office.

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 devices at school and this privilege can be taken away if students act irresponsibly or violate school policy.

All personal items such as toys, fidgets, trading cards, etc. must remain in bookbags and not be removed during the school day.  A fidget may only be used when deemed necessary by the parents and teacher.