Expectation - Cell phones, earbuds/headphones will be silent and away during class time (phone MUST be stored in backpack, not a pocket or setting on the desk*)
Phone Use
Phone use will be limited to before the 8:00am bell, during passing periods (bell schedule), during lunch, & after 2:40pm.
Please remember that phones can be used to communicate with family or friends during lunch, but photos, video, or other means of recording are strictly prohibited on school grounds without express permission from administration (Student Handbook, pg.11-12).
Students who need to contact parents/guardians during the school day should use the phones in the front office.
Access to personal electronic devices (such as cell phones) is a privilege and can be subject to consequences if it is not used properly. (Governing Board Policies - Summary of JK-R)
Restricted Access to Personal Electronic Devices
If students choose to bring a cell phone and find that it difficult to manage the above expectations, we will restrict student access with the following process
First and second time mismanaging the use of personal electronic devices - devices will be held and secured in the main office for the remainder of the school day and then returned to students.
Third time mismanaging the use of personal electronic devices - devices will be held and secured for the remainder of the school day for students to pick up and the students will be placed on a check in-check out plan for two weeks.
Fourth time mismanaging the use of personal electronic devices - devices will be held and secured for the remainder of the school day for students to pick up and the students will be placed on a check in-check out plan for one month.
Five or more incidents of mismanaging the use of personal electronic devices - devices will be held and secured for the remainder of the school day for students to pick up and the students will be placed on a check in-check out plan for the remainder of the quarter or 2 months (whichever is greatest)