ELECTRONIC DEVICES (See District Policy 518) 

Both Vallivue School District No.139 and Ridgevue High School recognize the value and importance of electronic communication, collaboration, a positive online presence, and innovative technology tools to enhance the learning experience and work environment within the district. In order to foster and support, the District has elected to equip all students grade 6-12 with a technology device. To continue focus on both a strong academic climate and a continued positive school culture it is always our intent to reduce unnecessary distractions. For this reason, student use of Personal Communication Devices (PCD, to include but not limited to cell phones, headphones, earbuds, etc.) during the school day is PROHIBITED. 

Cell Phone Expectations

All students are required to turn off their personal communication devices (PCD) and securely store them in their cars or lockers upon arrival at school. At no time is a student allowed to have a PCD on their person (pockets, backpacks, wearables, etc) while on school campus.

A PCD must be stored away during all school hours, including lunch, passing periods, snack break, etc.

All personnel are mandated to rigorously enforce this policy on campus.

PCD use and/or storage location accommodations may be made for students with medical or health needs (e.g. diabetic monitoring). In these case-by-case circumstances, phone use and/or storage will be determined by administration or the IEP/504 team.

Cell Phone Consequences

1st violation: The device will be confiscated until the end of the day at which time the Student may reclaim it from the principal’s office.

2nd violation: The device will be confiscated until the end of the day at which time the parent/guardian may reclaim it from the principal’s office.

3rd violation: The device will be confiscated and a meeting between parent/guardian with administration must be held before reclaiming the device.

4th violation: The student will receive a behavioral referral for insubordination and receive in school suspension for disciplinary action.

5th violation: The student will receive a behavioral referral for insubordination and receive out-of-school suspension for disciplinary action.

The district is NOT responsible for theft, loss, damage, or vandalism to any personal possessions, electronic communication or entertainment devices brought onto its property.  

“Social Media devices” include but are not limited to any electronic and entertainment devices used to  communicate through social media networks.  

“Social media networks” include, but are not limited to, websites, web logs (blogs), wikis, social networks, online forums, virtual worlds, and any other social media generally available to the public that does not fall within the district’s technology network (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr, YouTube, Instagram,  Snapchat, MySpace, blog sites, Wikipedia, etc.). 

Students may not use electronic communication or entertainment devices on school property or at school sponsored activities to access and/or view Internet websites, including social media networks, that are  otherwise blocked to students at school or to take part in any activity prohibited in the district’s acceptable use  policy (see Policy No. 698, Acceptable Use of Internet, Computer and Network Resources for Students). 

The use of electronic communication or entertainment devices with built-in cameras is prohibited at all times in locker rooms, bathrooms, and locations in which inappropriate or privacy violating images may be obtained. 

The district is NOT responsible for theft, loss, damage, or vandalism to any personal belongings. 

Parents/guardians are advised that the best way to get in touch with their child during the school day is by calling the school's main office. Students may use designated school phones to contact parents/guardians during the school day.

BANNED ITEMS 

Students are not allowed to bring roller blades, roller skates or skateboards onto school property. Items which are potentially dangerous or which detract from the educational atmosphere of the school will be prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, items such as laser pointers, cigarette lighters, balloons, etc. In addition, any items that are deemed to impede the educational process of our diverse student/staff population is prohibited. 

The school will confiscate, for parents to pick up, prohibited items or items used at the wrong time and place and accept no responsibility for these devices being damaged, lost or stolen when in the possession of the school. 

DEVICES OF DISTRACTION 

Items of distraction to the educational process to include the distraction of overall class participation. Items may include but not limited to fidget spinners, toys, etc.