Parents and Students,
Below is the new electronic device/cell phone policy the board adopted at their June meeting. Parents please share with your child(ren) the policy and encourage them to follow it. We feel this is best for the educational process at USD 380. Thanks for your support.
Electronic Devices/Cell Phones
Any non-school-issued or personal electronic device (i.e. cell phones, headphones, air pods, iPods, etc.) used by students during school is regulated. Electronic devices may be used before school, during passing periods, and during lunch. If a student brings an electronic device to school (i.e. a cell phone) that device must remain in their hallway locker and not to be seen or heard except before school, during passing periods, and during lunch.
Electronic devices are not permitted in locker rooms, bathrooms, or other places where the potential for exploitation exists.
Cell phones are NOT permitted in the classroom. Other electronic devices are at the discretion of the teacher, on a “limited special occasion” basis, not as a general rule . Student use of the electronic device is permissible only as specifically instructed by the teacher.
Consequences for electronic devices violations are subject to the Infractions Student Code of Conduct:
First offense – they are taken away for the remainder of the day and returned to the student after school, student is issued a detention
Second offense – they are taken away, parents are contacted, parents pick up the item after school, and the student is issued double detention and the cell phone must be checked into the office each morning for 1 week.
Third offense - they are taken away and returned to the parent. Students are subject to 1-3 days ISS. The student will not be allowed to bring their cell phone to school for the rest of the year.
In the event of extenuating circumstances, such as a family medical emergency or medical issues, students may request, of the principal, the right to carry a phone during the school day.