Personal Items and Electronic Devices

District Chromebook Expectations:  

Basics: 

• Students should never touch another student’s computer

• Students should only use a device that is checked out to them

• Students must not share or give out their log-in information, username, or password to other students

• Games should not be played during class time- A DEVICE MAY BE TAKEN

**If you are having any technical difficulties or your device becomes damaged, tell your teacher right away.**

Personal Items

Personal Items (Toys, Sports Equipment, Games, Pillows/Blankets, Cosmetics, Appliances, etc.)

• Personal items & electronic devices should remain OFF AND AWAY in lockers or backpacks during the day.

• Personal items & electronic devices should not be used during instructional time or transitions.

Electronic Devices

 Our approach is simple:
OFF AND AWAY ALL DAY (9:30 AM–4:05 PM).

• Personal technology and non-essential personal items must remain turned off, put away, and secured in a locker or backpack.

• These items should not be in pockets, hands, or worn (neck, wrist, etc.) during the school day.

Technology (Phones, Smartwatches, Earbuds, Gaming Devices, Tablets, etc.)

Where use is allowed:

• In the Commons during lunch, seated and used respectfully, sending only positive messages.

• In the principal’s office or with administrator permission.

• During specific emergency situations (such as a Hold or Secure) when staff direct students to contact families.

Important Note: Devices should never be used during a Lockdown, as doing so could create safety risks.

Instructional Exceptions:
Teachers may allow headphones/earbuds for specific learning activities using school devices. They must be put away immediately after.

If a Student Struggles with OFF AND AWAY beyond this the following protocol will be followed:

1st Violation:

• CARE Team support to help the student store the personal item & electronic device properly.

• Student keeps possession using one of these OFF AND AWAY options:

  • In their locker

  • Inside a zipped backpack or bag

  • In a classroom “Sleeping Bag”

  • In the office lock box

2nd Violation:

• CARE Team escorts the student and/or personal item & electronic device to the office.

• The item will remain in the office until the end of the day.

• Returned to student or parent at the end of the day (admin discretion).

• An email will be sent to the family notifying them that the personal item & electronic device was held in the office at the conclusion of the school day. 

Repeated Violations:

• The personal item & electronic device is checked into the office and may be suspended from school use for 1 week, 1 month, or longer. (admin discretion).

• Parent will be contacted by the transition coach to discuss the problem behavior

• A referral will be written to document the problem, parent discussion, and intervention implemented.

Safety Violations:
Any student who:

• Records unsafe behavior

• Participates in or ignores online bullying/threats

• Fails to report threats or safety issues

…may have their device or personal item immediately suspended and may face further disciplinary consequences. Online behavior that causes harm, even off campus, may result in school discipline.