Cell Phones & Electronic Devices (OSHS)

OSSD recognizes the importance of integrating emerging technologies with the academic learning process. Our cell phone policy has been crafted to utilize such technology while providing a safe and orderly instructional environment. Students may possess cell phones on campus, but they must be used in accordance with school procedures.

Cell phones and other electronic devices (excluding Chromebooks) may not be used during instructional time. Use of cell phones and/or electronic devices/smart watches in the classroom will result in the student’s placement on the discipline ladder as in any other classroom disruption. 

Devices must be stored in a location designated by the teacher (e.g., cell phone pockets, backpacks, etc.) during instructional time in all learning environments (classrooms, media center, labs, gym).

 

Students who refuse to surrender an electronic device upon request by a teacher and/or administrator will be considered open defiant and will result in disciplinary consequences as deemed appropriate by administrators to include, but not limited to, loss of further phone/electronic device privilege, and other discipline in alignment with the discipline ladder.

 

 

Electronic devices used to violate school rules, district policy, state regulation, and federal regulations in such ways as bullying, sending or receiving inappropriate photographs, dishonest academic practices, or any other illegal uses are subject to confiscation. Failure to comply will result in the student’s placement on the discipline ladder in addition to confiscating the device. There shall be no exceptions. Recording and/or posting content that can lead to the disruption of the school environment will result in disciplinary action. Students shall not take photos or videos of other students or other individuals (including staff) without their consent and knowledge.