Electronic Devices

Electronic devices

Cell phones, smart watches and personal electronic devices are not permitted to be used, or worn, during the school day in accordance with school board policy and state law. 

We recognize that many students have phones or other electronic devices in order to connect with parents after school. If a student must bring an electronic device or phone to school, it should be stored in their backpack, or may be brought to the office for holding during the school day. 

Electronic devices that take photographs are prohibited from doing so while at school OR on school transportation. Doing so will result in disciplinary action. 

 The school can not be responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices, and therefore, it is best to avoid bringing expensive equipment to school. 

Communication between the student and parents 

Even when devices are set to "do not disturb" or "school mode", most devices allow notifications or calls from emergency contacts to come through. For this reason, we ask that watches and phones are turned off during the school day while stored. 

If you need to get an immediate message to your child, please call the office and/or update PickUp Patrol with a change in plans. We will get the message to your child before the end of the day. 

Students may use the phone in the office to contact a parent with an urgent request or need. 

At no time should students connect directly with a parent/guardian during the school day on a personal device, without permission being given by the principal or her designee. 

Exceptions 

There are a few exceptions to every rule; in this case, students who carry a phone for a medical reason or who have another documented need will be granted permission to use their device for the intended purpose. 

At no time should any parent/child make arrangements for pick up/early dismissal via a personal device; this should always go through the office or nurse.