Technology and Electronics

CELL PHONES & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES

Cell phones and personal media devices (iPods, MP3 players, video games, etc.) may be used on the campus, but are prohibited from being used in the classroom setting unless deemed educationally appropriate by the teacher. Students are expected to follow the cell phone policy outlined below. Violation may result in confiscation without warning. Hall and cafeteria use is permitted during passing time and/or lunch. The use of cell phones and other electronic devices (electronic communication devices) in locker rooms is prohibited. Parents or guardians may be required to come to school to pick up phones and personal electronic devices if confiscated.

Cell Phone Policy

• Bell to bell no cell!

• No phones from the tardy bell to the end of class bell (including the 4 minute building transfer bell)

• The bell is the warning for cell phones to be put away

Passes for classrooms

• Classrooms that use cell phones as educational tools will use passes for students when they use their devices

• Students must use a pass when accessing their device in the classroom or other school areas

• No phones on bathroom breaks

• Phones will be exchanged in order to use the bathroom during a class period

Behavior Consequences

• Behavior: Cell phone use without permission in class and/or hallway

  • 1st offense: Phone to office; student pick up at end of school day

  • 2nd offense: Phone to office; parent pick up at end of school day

  • 3rd offense: Phone to office; parent pick up at end of school day

  • 4th offense: Phone to office; parent pick up at end of school day; Thursday night school assigned

Possession of a cell phone or other electronic devices by a student is a privilege, which may be forfeited by any student who fails to abide by the terms of this policy, or otherwise engaged in misuse of this privilege.

Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action against the student which will result in confiscation of the cell phone or ECD, as well as action up to and including suspension.

Recording and/or posting audio or video (including photos) of Staff or Students on District property, or at District sponsored events, with or without permission, is prohibited. Consequences will be left to Administrator discretion, up to and including Administrative Hearing.

The students who possess a cell phone or electronic devices shall assume sole responsibility for its care. At no time shall the district be responsible for preventing theft, loss, or damage to cell phones or any other electronic devices brought onto its property.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY   (Technology)

The district's Acceptable Use Policy lists the privileges and responsibilities for using the school district's technology.  Each student will receive a copy of the code to read and discuss with a parent/guardian when registering students online.  Parents and students must check boxes during the online registration process acknowledging they have read the AUP and agreed to abide by it.  Students who violate the Code of Ethics will receive a consequence, up to and including removal of access to the computer system.  Further disciplinary action may also be taken.