Creekland will institute a practice of “Away for the Day” as it relates to cell phones.
Upon arrival, students are expected to turn their phones off (or on silent) and store it in their bookbag (not on their person). Cell phones will remain in their bookbag for the duration of the day. They can no longer be used as a calculator, to listen to music during individual work time, for use to access their student ID, etc. Students are expected to have WIRED earbuds daily to accompany their district-issued Chromebook for any necessary instructional purpose. Bluetooth or wireless headphones/earbuds are no longer allowed. In summary, there is no need for students to have any personal electronic devices while at school. However, if they do have a device, it should remain away for the day. If a personal device of any kind is lost or stolen, the school is not responsible for restitution nor are we obligated to investigate. If a student needs to contact home for any reason, they may do so from any office within the school.
If a student fails to adhere to the “Away for the Day” policy, he/she will be subject to the following consequences:
First offense – The teacher reminds the student of the “Away for the Day” expectation and sends the student to the grade level administrator to receive a warning. The parents will be contacted via email.
Second offense - The teacher reminds the student of the “Away for the Day” expectation and sends the student to the grade level administrator to secure their device for the remainder of the day. The student will retrieve their device at the end of the school day. A parent/guardian will be contacted via phone.
Third offense – The teacher reminds the student of the “Away for the Day” expectation and sends the student to the grade level administrator to secure their device for the remainder of the day. The student will receive an administrative consequence, and a parent will be contacted to retrieve the cell phone.