To support school environments in which students can fully engage with their classmates and their teachers, and to focus attention upon instruction, the Board of Education has determined the use of cell phones and other electronic communication devices by students for personal use during the school day and school activities should be limited.
Students are NOT PERMITTED to use electronic communication devices during instructional/academic time. The only electronic device permitted during academic/instructional time is the student's MHRD issued Chromebook.
If a student brings a phone or other device to school, it must be turned off, passcode protected, and stored in the classroom’s designated phone caddy for the entire class period. Devices must remain in the caddy even when a student leaves the room (e.g., for the nurse or counselor), unless the student will not be returning.
During study hall or support study, devices must also be turned off and kept in the student’s backpack or locker for the duration of that period.
Violations of this policy will result in the following disciplinary actions, as outlined in the Student Handbook:
1st Offense – Central Detention; device must be picked up by a parent/guardian
2nd Offense – Saturday Detention; device must be picked up by a parent/guardian
3rd Offense – In-School Suspension; device must be picked up by a parent/guardian
Devices will not be returned directly to students. If a student violates this policy more than three times, they must turn in their device to the Principal or designee each morning and retrieve it only after the school day ends for the remainder of the school year.
Students are allowed to use personal devices at limited times, including:
During lunch
On the school bus
During passing time between classes
When explicitly approved by a teacher for instructional use
These guidelines are in place to support student focus, minimize distractions, and ensure a learning environment where everyone can succeed.