Reminder about School Policy on PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES (Mobile phones, smart watches, etc)

PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES (Mobile phones, smart watches, etc)  

Students may use the school phone for emergencies only.  They will not be permitted to call home for forgotten books, homework, PE clothes, lunches, field trip forms, etc.  No calls may be placed from 7:40-8:30AM. 

Students are prohibited from using cellular/wireless phones, smart watches and other personal digital/wireless devices on school grounds unless the receive permission from the homeroom teacher or the Head of School.  Permission may be granted if a student plans to call his/her parent/guardian.  If students are granted permission, they may ONLY use the phone in the school lobby or another appropriate location directed by the teachers/Head of School.  Students are not to use mobile phones anywhere else on school property.  Students are not allowed to call/text friends and acquaintances on school property.  This will be strictly enforced!

Students are discouraged from bringing personal communication devices to school.  However, if the parents feel it is necessary for their child to possess a mobile phone/personal communication device, it is to be turned off during the school day and left in the student’s locker or personal cubbie/bookbag.

PARENTS SHOULD NOT EXPECT TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR CHILD DURING THE SCHOOL DAY VIA CELL PHONE OR TEXT MESSAGE. IF a child receives a disciplinary consequence for using such a device without permission, the HOS will uphold said consequence in all situations.  Parents, please do not put your child in the position to disobey the teacher/school staff.  Please take care of business before the school day, or communicate a message that can be received after school.  Any URGENT messages should be phoned into the main office with Mrs. Dodovich/Mrs. Moore. 

If a student consistently leaves his/her personal communication device turned on so that it disrupts the learning environment, the device may be confiscated by the HOS whereby it is to be claimed by a parent.  The school is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged mobile phones/personal communication devices. Please teach your child proper safety and care so they are not disappointed.