Cell Phones & Electronic Devices Policy
Whereas electronic devices have become multi-functional, similar consequences will be issued for the misuse of cell phones and other electronic devices. Because cell phones have become an academic distraction, students who bring cell phones to school must keep them off and away all day. Cell phones are not to be used at any time during the school day (8 am to 3 pm). If a student is carrying a cell phone, it should be kept in a backpack or locker. Cell phones may not be on a student.
Parents/guardians who need to contact their son or daughter during the school day must do so through the receptionist instead of the student’s cell phone. Students must use the phone at the receptionist desk or school office to contact their parents/guardians. Use of the text messaging feature is also prohibited during school hours. Cell phone usage on campus is subject to the rules in the Acceptable Use Policy that students sign at the beginning of each year.
Other electronic devices including computer games, iPods, MP3 players, etc. are not to be used during the school day (8 am to 3 pm). Students who bring such items to school must keep them off and stored away. These same guidelines also apply to educational tools (calculators, notebook computers, laptops, etc.) that are used inappropriately (i.e. for activities unrelated to school work). In addition, this policy applies to school trips. Electronic devices, including headphones, earbuds, and LCCS issued iPads/laptops, may not be used during lunchtime. Smart watches may not be worn during midterms or finals.
Early childhood & lower school students who violate this policy will be subject to the following set of consequences:
1st offense: The phone will be kept in the principal’s office and a parent/guardian will need to pick it up after 3 pm.
2nd offense: The phone will be kept in the principal’s office and a parent/guardian will need to pick it up after 3 pm. The student will serve a lunch detention. A parent/guardian and principal meeting will be scheduled.
Additional violations may result in additional discipline consequences up to and including expulsion.
Middle & upper school students who violate this policy will be subject to the following set of consequences:
1st offense: The phone will be kept in the principal’s office and returned to the student at the end of the school day (3 pm). The student will serve a detention.
2nd offense: The phone will be kept in the principal’s office and a parent/guardian will need to pick it up after 3 pm. The student will serve a detention.
3rd offense: The phone will be kept in the principal’s office and a parent/guardian will need to pick it up after 3 pm. The student will then need to turn his/her phone in to the principal’s office each school day from 8 am-3 pm for the remainder of the quarter. The student will serve an in-school suspension.