*** Personal Electronic Device Policy

Personal electronic devices include but are not limited to cell phones, smartphones, tablets, computers, smart watches and gaming systems. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 shall not use personal electronic devices during instructional time. Students will also not be permitted to have ear buds/headphones during instructional time. Teachers of students in Grade 9-12 who identify a specific instructional purpose for students to use personal electronic devices in their classroom may request permission from the principal. Personal electronic devices must be turned off or put on silent and stored with the classroom teacher during instructional time. If students use their personal electronic devices when they have not been given permission the phone will be taken to the office for the remainder of the day including lunch and breaks. An ODR will be completed by the staff member and parents will be informed. If a second violation occurs the phone will be given back at the end of the day but will need to be turned into the office for the entire next day. If there is a subsequent problem students will be suspended.