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Proverbs 4:23

Minimizing student cell phone use is one way we can “keep [their] hearts” while they are at school and help them develop habits that will allow them to obey the instruction of Proverbs 4:23 into adulthood.

2022 CELL PHONE POLICY

ELEMENTARY

Elementary students are not permitted to have cell phones or smart watches on school property. If found, the item will be confiscated, and the parent or guardian will need to pick it up from the principal.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

1. Students are required to turn off their cell phones upon entering the building at the beginning of the school day.

2. Students must keep cell phones, smart watches, and ear buds in their lockers during school hours. They are not permitted to have iPods, iPads, tablets, etc. on school property.

HIGH SCHOOL

1. Students are required to turn off their cell phones upon entering the building and place them in their lockers.

2. Smart watches are not allowed in the classrooms.

3. Seniors with “Senior Privileges” will be permitted to use their cell phones, during lunch, while in the Senior Lounge. Upon exiting the Senior Lounge, they will be expected to turn them off and place them in their lockers once more.

4. Ear buds are not allowed.

5. If a student is found with a cell phone, smart watch, or ear bud, during exams or quizzes it will result in a zero for that assessment.

6. If there is an emergency and a student needs to contact their parent or guardian, the student will be sent to the principal to receive permission to use the cell phone for that situation.

CONSEQUENCES FOR ALL STUDENTS

Consequences for all students
• If a cell phone is seen it will be confiscated and brought to the school office.

1st offense – the student will be permitted to retrieve the phone at the end of the school day. 2nd– the student’s parent/guardian will be required to pick up the phone from the school office. 3rd –the student’s parent/guardian will be required to pick up the phone from the school office and schedule a meeting for them and their student with the principal. The student will not be allowed to return to school until this occurs.

• No video or audio recording is permitted, especially without the consent of the individuals. The phone will be confiscated and held until a parent conference with the principal occurs and further discipline determined.

• The misuse of cell phones; cheating, harassment, etc… will result in disciplinary action. These may include confiscation, grade penalty, suspension, and/or police notification.

• Students must keep their phones in their lockers and not in unattended bags or purses since the school will not be held responsible for missing or stolen cell phones.

• Parents should not contact their child via cell phones during the school day but instead call the school office to convey a message to the student or request that he/she call them

A MESSAGE TO OUR STUDENTS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT DOES "FROM BELL TO BELL" MEAN?

The phrase “From bell to bell” means students in grades six through grade eleven MUST have their cell phones, smart watches, and ear buds TURNED OFF and STORED IN THEIR LOCKERS from the moment they enter the school building until the last dismissal bell at the end of the school day.

*Seniors with “Senior Privileges” will be permitted to use their cell phones, during lunch, while in the Senior Lounge. Upon exiting the Senior Lounge, they will be expected to turn them off and place them in their lockers once more.

WHAT IF I NEED TO REACH MY STUDENT DURING SCHOOL HOURS?

Parents should not contact their child via cell phones during the school day but instead call the school office to convey a message to the student or request that he/she call them.
MAIN OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: 413-782-8031
During the school year, the main office is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM.