Cell Phone Policy.pptx

DCSD Student Code of Conduct Students will not use any electronic communication device, including but not limited to cellular phones, smart phones, tablets, walkie-talkies, and similar devices during traditional and/or virtual instructional time or on school buses and must not interfere...

DCSD Student Code of Conduct Students will not use any electronic communication device, including but not limited to cellular phones, smart phones, tablets, walkie-talkies, and similar devices during traditional and/or virtual instructional time or on school buses and must not interfere with the educational mission of the school or pose a safety hazard. The instructional day includes, but is not limited to, lunch periods, class changes, study halls, and any other structured or non-structured instructional activity that occurs during the normal school day. At all times, 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), 2. No text messaging is allowed, 3. Students with serious medical conditions or other unusual circumstances may be given  DCSD Student Code of Conduct ` (cont.) Even for approved instructional purposes, use of a personal electronic communication device such as a smartphone is optional; students will not be required to provide personal electronic communication devices and will be furnished with a device or an alternative means to conduct the activity. 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. POSSESSION OF A PERSONAL ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY IS A PRIVILEGE NOT A RIGHT. All violations of these expectations will result in confiscation of the device. Moreover, the confiscated device will be returned only to the parent/guardian. The school is not responsible for personal electronic devices on school property or at school sponsored events. Electronic devices may be confiscated by the school administrator or designee for unapproved use on school property or at school sponsored events.