Electronic Device/Cell Phone
PILOT POLICY
2nd Semester
2008-2009
Cell phones, pagers, or other related electronic devices may only be used before school, after school, during passing time, and during a student’s lunch period. These items may not be used at any point during instructional/class time. Electronic devices must be turned off before entering a classroom, and cannot be used until a student enters the hallway for passing time.
Any cell phone causing a disruption during instructional/class time will be confiscated and sent to the main office. Disruption can include phone ringing, beeping, vibrating, texting, etc.
Cameras, including cell phone cameras, shall not be used without specific prior consent from a building administrator. At no time may cameras be used in locker rooms and bathrooms. Laser pens and pointers are absolutely forbidden at all times.
CD/MP3 players may be used before and after school, during passing time, and during a student’s lunch period. CD/MP3 players may be used, during instructional/class time, at the discretion of the classroom teacher.
Students violating this policy will have the items confiscated and may face progressive discipline. Discipline will be as follows:
1st offense -- Pick up at the end of the next school day or parent pick up, and a one hour after-school detention
2nd offense – Pick up at the end of the next school day or parent
pick up, and a two hour after-school detention
3rd offense – 1 day ISS and parent pick-up
Confiscated items shall be claimed only by parents from the school office during regular office hours (7 AM through 4 PM).