Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy

Electronic Devices and Wireless Communication Devices

© 5-305.A Procedure—Student Code of Conduct—Restrictions on Use of Wireless Communication Devices

Grades K-8: For grades K-8, phones must be turned off or set to silent and stored out of sight (e.g. in a backpack, not in pocket) during the school day (8:00 am - 3:00 pm), unless instructed by a staff member. 

Emergency Use: In case of emergency, students should ask for permission from a teacher or staff member to use their cell phone. Students may also ask permission from a teacher or staff member to contact their parents/legal  guardians.

Exceptions for Medical Need

The District may alter restrictions regarding the use of a student’s own cellular telephone to accommodate the student’s medical needs or for other exceptions as granted by the District administration in its sole discretion. The student is required to obtain advanced approval prior to use. Typically, the accommodations will be determined by a team convened pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act. 

This procedure is designed to support students' safety and communication needs while maintaining focus on academic success and to comply with state law.

Consequences: 

• 1st Offense:
• Teacher conversation with Student
• 2nd Offense:
• Teacher conversation with Student & Teacher Contacts Parent/Guardian
• 3rd Offense:
• Confiscation & Electronic Device Violation Issued (Student May pick up device at the end of the school day)
• 4th Offense:
• Confiscation & Electronic Device Violation Issued (Parent Must pick up device at the end of the school day)
• 5th Offense:
• Confiscation & Referral to Admin (Parent Must pick up device at the end of the school day)
• 6+ Offenses:
• Confiscation, Referral to Admin, (Parent Required to Pick up Device on date of 6+ Violation.) Going Forward, device(s) must be checked in at the front office daily. Repeat Offenses will follow the Dysart discipline matrix.