CELL PHONE/ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE USE BY STUDENTS Students may possess and use electronic communication devices in accordance with procedures promulgated by the Superintendent. Such procedures shall provide that electronic communication devices may not be used during instructional time and must not interfere with the educational mission of the schools or pose a safety hazard.

All students are expected to adhere to the following rules relative to electronic communication devices:

(1) Phones must be turned completely off (not on silent or vibrate mode) and put away out of view (as directed by the school) during instructional time (official start of school day to the end of the school day), except for approved instructional purposes;

(2) No text messaging is allowed, except for approved instructional purposes;

(3) Students with serious medical conditions or other unusual circumstances may be given special permission by the school principal to use this device if it is determined to be essential for the health of the student.

Parents/guardians are asked to refrain from calling, e-mailing, or texting their student during instructional time. In the event of an emergency, the parent/guardian may contact the student via the school’s phone system.

All violations of these expectations will result in confiscation of the device.  Moreover, the confiscated device will be returned only to the parent/guardian.

NOTE: No one is allowed to take pictures or video of other persons at school without the express permission of the principal.

STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY CAUTIONED THAT SENDING INAPPROPRIATE MESSAGES AND/OR IMAGES VIA ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES OR THE INTERNET/INTRANET AT ANY TIME COULD RESULT IN VERY SERIOUS SCHOOL, PERSONAL AND/OR CRIMINAL CONSEQUENCES.

SWD CELL PHONE POLICY                                                                                     Although cell phones are permitted for use before or after school, they may not be used or displayed throughout the instructional day.   Cell phones seen throughout the school day will be confiscated and returned as noted below:

1st Violation- the cell phone will be submitted to the grade level administrator and returned at the end of the day.

2nd Violation- the cell phone will be submitted to the grade level administrator and returned to the parent only. For additional violations, the cell phone will be held for parent pick up, and the student will receive an additional consequence.

NOTE: If a student refuses to submit the cell phone upon request, the student will be charged with refusal to follow instructions and directed to the administrator for suspension.