Cell Phones and Electronic Devices

Students are expected to partner with expectations around our cell phone policy with the ultimate goal being their ability to self-manage possession of a cell phone while honoring our community expectations of their not being used during the academic portions of the day. Teachers have the autonomy to define cell phone expectations in their respective spaces. Some teachers may require the use of a cell phone caddy (meaning phones are turned in), others will hold to an expectation that cell phones must remain out of sight in a bag or purse. Cell phone use in class (ex. listen to music during independent work) is permitted only when explicit permission is granted by the staff member overseeing the space. 

Cell phone use is only permitted during breakfast, morning break, during a student’s scheduled lunch, and passing time between classes. 

Students who fail to follow this policy may have the cell phone confiscated by the teacher or administrator. Failure to comply with teacher directives will be addressed through the Conduct Policy under our community standards (respect) and non-compliance policy.