Cell Phones

Cell Phone Use (and other portable electronic devices)

Using the cell phone in the classroom and around the school is a privilege - not a right.

Cell phones can have a valuable place in the learning environment, and can be a very useful tool for both students and teachers. However, many students use their technology for purposes other than education, and unfortunately cell phones can become a huge distraction for some. DBL8 teachers encourage responsible cell phone use, and inappropriate cell phone use will not be tolerated and will have immediate consequences. The following is a list of do's and don'ts for cell phone use in our classrooms:

In the classroom, you may use your cell phone:

to use as a learning tool, as directed by your teacher
to put due dates for assignments and tests into the calendar and set reminders
to research relevant information on the Internet
to check/use Google Classroom or Jupiter Grades as appropriate
as a calculator, BUT cell phone calculators are never permitted on tests or quizzes, and students are still encouraged to use a calculator in class
to listen to music during individual work time (with earphones and the volume low), with permission from your teacher

In the classroom, you may not use your cell phone:

to play games, even when your work is done
to take pictures, videos, audio recordings of anything, without permission from the teacher
to answer phone calls and messages during class time, without permission from your teacher
on any quiz or test (no, not even as a calculator)
to listen to music during lessons, labs, class discussions or activities, quizzes or tests
to share earbuds with a neighbour

Possible Sequence of Consequences for Inappropriate Use

verbal warning
removal of device for the remainder of the class
removal of the device for the remainder of the day
device given to administration
parent/admin/counselor meeting
cell phone ban for that student
meeting with RCMP School Liaison Officer in certain circumstances

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