Cell Phone Policy

In every class, with every teacher:

1. Cell phones must be silenced and stored in the classroom cell phone caddy/case* 

2. Cell phones cannot be taken/used on bathroom breaks during class time

3. Cell phones cannot be used as an alternative to a Chromebook during class 

We expect students to:

1. Silence & put your phone away in your classroom cell phone caddy/case 

2. Bring your Chromebook & charger to school each day

3. Leave cell phone in the classroom caddy/case when on a bathroom break during class time

Consequences 

Classroom violations:

• • 1st offense: Warning from teacher

  • 2nd offense: Teacher assigns detention & contacts parents 

  • 3rd offense & additional offenses: Referral to assistant principal, parent conference & cell phone will be stored in the main office until the end of the day.

Out-of-class violations during class time (on a bathroom break):

• • Cell phones will be confiscated & stored in the main office for the remainder of the day. Parents will be contacted.

*Teachers can allow cell phone use for specific, time-limited activities in class

Q & A for parents:

Q: What if I want my student to have their phone at all times for safety?

A: Your students' phone will be in their classroom (or locker room) at all times. In the case of any emergency or safety concern, students will be allowed to use their phones. 

Q: What if I need to get in touch with my student during class time?

A: Call the front office. We will get the message to your student.

Q: What if I need to pick up my students early from school or drop off items for them?

A: Call the front office. We will get the message to your student. Or, text your student and they will be able to check their phone in between classes. 

Q: When will my student have access to their cell phone?

A: Your student will have access to their cell phone during non-class-time: lunch, passing periods & free periods. Our class periods are approximately 90 minutes long, so your student will have access to their cell phone every 90 minutes during the school day.

Q: What if my students have a 504, IEP, or health need that requires cell phone use?

A: 504 and IEP accommodations will be written to accommodate our cell phone policy. Individualized health plans will be created with the school nurse as needed. 

Q & A for students:

Q: Can I have my cell phone during passing periods, free periods & at lunch?

A: Yes, you will have your phone during non-class time: passing periods, lunch, and free periods. You will have access to your cell phone every 90 minutes during the school day.

Q: I don’t want to put my phone in my classroom caddy/case, can I keep it in my pocket or backpack?

A: No, your phone must be put in your classroom caddy/case during class time. This would be considered a violation of the policy.

Q: Can I check my phone while it is in the classroom caddy/case?

A: No, you cannot. This would be considered a violation of the policy.

Q: What if there is an emergency on campus and I need to text my parent?

A: Teachers will allow access to cell phones in the case of an emergency, and for the duration of the emergency, so that you can communicate with your parent. 

Q: What if I need to charge my cell phone? Can I plug it in somewhere else in the classroom?

A: No, your phone must be stored in the classroom case/caddy at all times during class.