Cell Phones & Electronic Devices (OSMS)
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Cell Phones & Electronic Devices (OSMS)
CELL PHONES - ELECTRONIC DEVICES - SMART WATCHES
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 while on campus (from the start of the school day through dismissal). Use of cell phones and/or electronic devices/smart watches during school hours will result in the student’s placement on the discipline ladder as in any other classroom disruption.
Any electronic device that is visible will be subject to confiscation.
Electronic devices may include, but are not limited to:
- Phones
- Tablets
- Smart watches
- Smart glasses
- Other personal electronic devices
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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.
DISCLAIMER: Students who bring their own devices/cell phones to school do so at their own risk. As with other personally-owned items, OSSD is not liable for the loss, damage, misuse, or theft of personally-owned devices brought to school.
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.
If a student records a fight and/or other disruptive behavior, the student will have their phone/electronic device confiscated and will receive five (5) days of OCS.
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