Telephones and Electronic Signaling Devices:
Use of electronic signaling devices shall not interfere with teaching and learning. These items MUST be turned off during the school day.
An electronic signaling device is one that operates through the transmission or receipt of radio waves, including but not limited to, cellular or digital telephones, pagers, hand-held radios, and calculator games. This definition of electronic signaling device also includes any new technology developed for similar purposes.
While communication devices may be very helpful to the student and/or the family, they can cause considerable disruption to the learning environment. Many cell phones now have music, game, internet, camera, video, calculator, note-taking, and text messaging capabilities. These features have the potential to create problems with peers, provide a temptation for theft, distract students from learning, or provide a means for academic dishonesty.
Students may possess cell phones while on campus, however they must ensure that the devices are turned off and out of sight during school hours. Leaving the phone on vibrate or in silent mode does not comply with this expectation. Cell phones cannot be used for any reason during school hours. This includes sending and/or receiving text messages. Cell phones also must be turned off during school dances. Students may not take pictures from a camera or cell phone camera without permission from an administrator.
1ST Incident
If item is in sight, but not in use, it will be confiscated, turned into the school office, and returned to the student at dismissal on the next school day.
If a student is found using any of the above electronic devices during school hours (8:05 a.m, through dismissal), the item will be taken away and kept in the office until after school 1 week later (i.e. an item taken on Monday would be returned after school on the following Monday). A parent may make an appointment to discuss the matter with a school official and reclaim the phone or electronic device. The item must remain off campus for the duration of the week or until the administrator deems necessary.
If the item is a camera/movie camera, pictures/tape will be deleted/destroyed.
Repeated Incidents
Item will be confiscated and turned into the school office. Pictures/tape will be deleted/destroyed.
Parent notified by school personnel; some items may be returned to parents only
Could be treated as defiance
If continued, item (s) could be banned for the remainder of the semester/school year.