Cell Phone Policy

The state of Arizona has enacted a new law, HB2484, that limits the use of wireless communication devices during the school day. This applies to cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and all other wireless communication devices. Please take a moment to review the following procedures and the consequences for non-compliance. 

•  All adults will remind students to turn off their cellular devices (cell phone and smartwatch) and place it in their backpacks when they arrive at school. Additionally, students may not have earbuds during the school day, as music may be played by the teacher in the classroom.  

• Cell phones will remain off and in the student's backpack for the school day.

•  Students shall be permitted to use cellular telephones: during an emergency, and/or if the student needs the cellular telephone to address their own medical condition.

Consequences for Wireless Communication Device Infractions: 

 1st Offense - Staff Redirection

 When a student is using a phone or other wireless device during class or on campus in violation of the policy, the staff member redirects them to place the phone in their backpack. 

 2nd Offense - Confiscation and Parent/Guardian Contact

 If a student continues to use their phone or other wireless device after being redirected, it will be confiscated and securely stored in the front office vault. The student may retrieve the phone at the end of the school day, and a parent will be notified. 

 Repeat Infractions - Confiscation, Parent Contact, Parent Pick Up, Discipline

 If infractions continue, the phone or other wireless device will be confiscated and securely stored in the front office vault. Parents will be notified, and administration will follow the discipline matrix. Repeated offenses may lead to the student being required to check in their phone or other wireless device each morning and retrieve it at the end of the day, as well as possible consequences such as lunch/recess detention or suspension.