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Cell Phone/Communication Device Policy: *BOE Approved 11/10/08
The use of cell phones /
communication devices will be permitted in the hallways during student
passing periods and on Mane St. during the student’s lunch period only.
The use of cell phones / communication devices will not be allowed during
class periods for any reason. Students are not permitted to leave class
to use a cell phone or communication device. It will be considered a violation
if the student’s cell phone or communication device disrupts a class.
Acceptable times for usage
of electronic devices:
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Students will be allowed to
use them during passing periods, they are not allowed to be late to class
as a result of “finishing a text”. If a student is tardy and still using
his/her elec. device, the student will be tardy and issued an electronic
device violation.
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The classroom teacher will determine
if students are allowed to use electronic device in their rooms during
passing periods.
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Students are allowed to use
them during “their” lunch period while they are on Mane St. only. The walk
from the lunch room back to class is NOT considered passing period.
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Students are NOT allowed to
leave class to use their phones.
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If a phone is heard or seen
out during class, it will be considered a disruption to the learning process
and will be considered a violation. That includes all beeps, buzzes, rings,
songs, etc etc.
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A student taking his/her phone
out to “look” at it during class is also considered a violation.
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Students are not allowed to
take out the SIM cards or batteries. Students insisting on doing so are
now “failing to comply” and will face further consequences.
Violations of this policy
will carry the following consequences:
Violation 1: The
student’s cell phone / communication device will be confiscated and turned
into his/her administrator and the student will be required to serve a
1 hour detention before it is returned.
Violation 2: The
student’s cell phone / communication device will be confiscated and turned
into his/her administrator and the student will be required to serve 2
one hour detentions before it is returned.
Violation 3: The
student will be assigned a 1 day In School Suspension and the cell phone
/ communication device will be returned after serving the ISS assignment.
Violation 4:
The student will be assigned a 3 day In-School Suspension and the cell
phone / communication device will not be returned until a parent/administrator
conference has been held.
Repeat Violations of this
policy may result in suspension.
*Violations that occur on
Friday – Student will be given the phone at the end of the day. Detention
must be served Monday, or if second offense detentions served on Monday
and Tuesday. Failure to do so will result in ISS. |
