Cell Phones/Ear buds

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices

• In Classrooms: Students are encouraged to leave their cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices at home. If these devices are brought to school, they must remain in backpacks or lockers and be turned off or set to silent mode (with vibrations disabled) throughout the entire school day. High school students (grades 9-12) are allowed to use their personal devices during lunch, but only while in the atrium.

• Outside of Classrooms: Use of non-computer personal electronic devices is not permitted during class time, passing periods, lunch (except for the atrium for high school students). Students needing to contact their families during the day are encouraged to use the school phones available in the office. Parents can also contact the school office if they need to relay an important message to their child.

• If after-school activities are canceled due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, an announcement will be made, asking teachers to allow students involved in those activities to take a minute to communicate the change to family members, in order to arrange alternate transportation if necessary.

• For Academic Purposes: Students may use personal computers or school-assigned devices during class under the supervision of a teacher to complete school assignments. However, personal electronic devices should not be used for non-academic purposes during the school day

Infractions and Consequences:

We have established clear procedures for addressing policy violations. The first infraction will result in the device being taken by a staff member and held in the office. Repeat infractions will require parents or guardians to pick up the device, and a meeting with the administration may be necessary if the policy continues to be violated.

Cameras

The use of cameras in school by students is generally prohibited because of the disruption that can occur. However, in some restricted instances, camera use by students is permitted, particularly for assignments or class activities as directed by the teacher. Cameras cannot be used in locker rooms and bathrooms or to film other students without consent.

Consequences

• If a student has the above devices out at inappropriate times during the school day, a staff member will ask the student for the device. The student must give it to them without incident. The student will then be able to pick it up at the end of the school day in the office.

• If a student refuses to give the the above devices to the staff member, the Behavior Team will be called and the cell phone or electronic device will be confiscated and may be held in the office until a parent is contacted about the cell phone use and the student’s insubordination by refusing to give the teacher the cell phone. 

• Failure to follow these directives may result in the loss of electronic privileges at school and may result in other disciplinary actions.

Parents - 

In the event of a family emergency, please contact the front office at 651-464-8989. 

Emergency messages will be delivered to students immediately in a safe and confidential matter.  We ask that parents do not text or call students directly during class time. Phones are a distraction to the person receiving the message or call, and to those around them.