Electronic Devices

Springfield High School believes it is important for our students to be responsible digital citizens.  Our electronic devices policy is intended to reflect that belief.  It is the expectation that students are able to respect one another, respect the SHS staff, and respect the parameters electronic device usage rule outlined below:

1. Devices are permitted during lunch and during passing periods. 

2. Devices will be put away during class periods.  Classrooms will have a cell phone caddy for students to store their device.  It is the expectation of administration that cell phones remain in the caddy for the entirety of class.  This means students should not take them when they use a hall pass to leave the room. Teachers may grant special permission for students to use devices for specific academic purposes where chromebooks are not sufficient or practical. Students should not presuppose that one flexibility instance is transferable to another.

3. Students who are found to be using a device without permission in a classroom or in a public space during a class period will be instructed by a staff member to put the device away, in the caddy or on the teachers desk.  If a student refuses, they will be sent to the Main Office where administration will confiscate the device for no less than the remainder of the block and no more than the rest of the school day.   If a student needs to make an emergency phone call during a class period, they must report to the Main Office.

4. For repeated offensers, a parent/guardian may be required to pick up the device between 7:00AM - 3:30PM. 

5. If a student refuses to turn over a device, this will be considered insubordination and will be subject to out-of-school suspension for the remainder of the day. 

IMPORTANT: Students and families should be aware that although stealing of any kind is considered a serious offense at SHS and is not a frequent occurrence, electronic devices are the items that are most commonly stolen from bags, unsecured lockers, and other public spaces.  The administration works hard to ensure that stolen items are returned to their owners and proper consequences are administered, but this is not always possible and we do not accept responsibility for lost or stolen items. Please be responsible and vigilant when carrying, using, and sharing electronic devices in the building.

IMPORTANT: Electronic devices may be subject to search by school administration if we have reasonable suspicion that they contain evidence of conduct that violates the law or school policy.