Cell Phones

Students will be allowed to have a cell phone in school, provided that it is turned off and kept in their backpack or locker from arrival at school until dismissal.  Cell phones are not to be used in the building at any time unless given consent by a teacher or after dismissal!  Any student witnessed in possession of a phone during the school day will be referred to Administration.

Chromebooks

Use & Care

All students will be issued a Chromebook and must sign a form acknowledging the district’s Internet Use Policy (SPS BOE Policy 6141.321). Students are expected to bring their Chromebooks to school daily and fully charged. Each student will also receive a charger, which should be kept at home.  Chromebooks should be treated with the same care as a textbook. Students are encouraged to use a protective case, and stickers are not permitted on Chromebooks.

For the 2025–2026 school year, 6th and 7th graders will be issued Dell 3120 Chromebooks, and 8th graders will receive Dell 3110 Chromebooks. If you are interested in purchasing a protective case, please make sure it is designed to fit the model assigned to your child.

The following district administrative regulations have been provided by the Superintendent and apply to all students:

Chromebook Care and Usage Guidelines

1. Proper Handling: Please remind students to handle Chromebooks with care. Devices should be placed on flat surfaces and closed gently when not in use.

2. Safe Transport: When transporting Chromebooks, students should use their backpacks or designated cases and avoid carrying multiple items that could cause strain.

3. Reporting Issues: If a Chromebook is damaged or malfunctions, please report it immediately to a teacher or the IT department. Prompt reporting helps us address issues quickly.

4. Repair Policy: The district will cover reasonable repair costs for devices that are reported in a timely manner. However, families may be responsible for damages resulting from neglect or misuse.

Responsibility for Damage

It is important for families to understand that students are held responsible for any damage to their assigned Chromebooks. 

This includes, but is not limited to:

1. Cracked screens

2. Broken hinges

3. Liquid spills

4. Missing parts

Repair Costs

In the event of damage, the district will assess the situation and determine the necessary repairs. Parents will be responsible for covering the cost of repairs or replacements due to negligence or misuse. The specific cost will be communicated to families based on the extent of the damage.

Photos and Videos

During the course of the year, various school activities may be photographed or videotaped.  Student photographs and videos may be published in a local newspaper or our yearbook, appear on a cable access channel, or be posted on a digital media site (such as our school website).  Unless we are notified in writing, we assume parents’ permission to have their children photographed for these purposes.  Students are not permitted to use video recorders, taping devices, or cameras (including cell phone cameras) in school at any time without special permission from school officials.  Any person who takes a photo of another person without his/her knowledge and consent will be subject to disciplinary action.