Technology (Cell Phones, Chromebooks)

Technology in the Classroom

Thanks to the Cumberland Regional High School District's investment in Chromebooks, each student has his or her own device in class. With that comes responsibility, and students must use the devices appropriately when instructed. Together, we will work on becoming solid digital citizens.

Cell phone violations will be addressed according to school policy which is outlined below. Students who use Chromebooks or other devices inappropriately, such as playing games or watching Netflix instead of completing class work, will receive consequences outlined on the rules/consequences page. If a student gets to Step 3, he/she will be assigned a Digital Citizenship training session or organizational training session depending on the need. The goal is to help students learn to use computers appropriately to get the most out of their educational opportunities.

In addition, students are expected to charge their Chromebooks at home each night.

Cell Phones

Cell phones are part of society and having them is the way of our world. However, cell phone usage can not interfere with the educational process. In fact, according to a study cited in Time, schools with cell phone bans experienced increased student achievement, including test scores that were six percent higher. Thanks to the addition of Chromebooks, students do not need to use cell phones to look up information as much as in the past. As a result, students must keep follow school policy.

Students are to place devices such as phones and smartwatches in the secure locker as they enter the classroom each day.

We start each day with an announcement to secure cell phones. Failure to do so at that time will result in office referrals. This is a daily procedure. Stating "I didn't know" or "I didn't hear you" is not a valid excuse. A cell phone on a desk but not in use still violates the school cell phone policy.

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