Students are not permitted to use or have cell phones in sight from the time they arrive at school until 2:40 P.M.
Students are allowed to use their cell phone for reasonable communication purposes in or out of the building after 2:40, unless otherwise designated at specific school functions.
The taking of photos or the recording of videos, whether by cell phone or any other device, in places where privacy is a reasonable expectation is strictly prohibited. An incident of this nature could result in a sexual harassment violation.
Using cell phone cameras to record altercations on school grounds or at school events is prohibited. In such cases, phones may be confiscated as evidence.
Students are allowed to use the cell phones in the classrooms for educational purposes only and must be under the direct supervision of their teacher.
Under teacher direction, cell phones are to be placed on student desks in the “off” or “quiet” mode at the beginning of each class period.
Consequences for Cell Phone Policy Violations
Violation of the above policy will result in the student’s cell phone being confiscated for seven days.
Students may choose to have their cell phone returned before the end of the seven days by paying a twenty dollar (cash only) fine at the end of the school day in the main office.
An administrator will be contacted if the student refuses to give up the phone for a violation, or if a student turns in a “dummy” phone. The student’s insubordination will result in a level 2 offense.