
Student use of personal electronics is not permitted during class time. Personal electronics are generally cell phones, earbuds, and headphones but this can include others at instructor/administrative discretion. Class time includes study hall and privilege. Personal electronics will not be utilized in the LMC as the LMC is a classroom area. Personal electronics can be appropriately used during school hours when class is not in session.
Personal Electronics will not be on a student’s person during class time. It will be expected that electronic devices be placed in a locker, in a backpack, or specific area of the classroom as designated by the instructor.
A student in violation of the Personal Electronics Policy will submit the device to staff as requested and be held in the Student Services office until a student/guardian picks it up at the end of the school day.
Violation of this policy by students will result in disciplinary action which may include:
- Application of school disciplinary practices and procedures;
- Notification of parents/guardians or legal custodians;
- Notification of the activities director and/or co-curricular coaches/advisors;
- Notification of law enforcement officials;
- Notification of the District Superintendent or designee;
- Suspension from school;
- Recommendation for expulsion.
1st Offense
Instructor obtains personal electronics device, delivers to Student Services. Student obtains personal electronics device at end of instructional day
2nd Offense
Instructor obtains personal electronics device, delivers to Student Services. Student turns in personal electronics device to Student Services for that day and turns it in for the duration of the next instructional day
3rd Offense
Instructor obtains personal electronics device, delivers to Student Services. Student turns in personal electronics device to Student Services for the duration of the next three instructional days
4th Offense
Instructor obtains personal electronics device, delivers to Student Services. Students turn in personal electronics devices to Student Services for the duration of the next five instructional days. Parent phone contact about the past four incidents
5th Offense
Instructor obtains personal electronics device, delivers to Student Services. Student turns in personal electronics device to Student Services for the duration of the next five instructional days. Mandatory parent meeting with principal, parents, student about past five incidents/future plan
- Refusal to surrender the personal electronics device will result in immediate contact home and possible ISS/OSS with length of time determined at the time of offense.