First and Second Offense: Verbal warning and reminder of the Policy. Student will be asked to put the phone away in a designated place as determined by the teacher (i.e., phone pouch, locker, shelf, etc.).
Third Offense: Student will be asked to put the phone away in a designated place as determined by the teacher (i.e., phone pouch, locker, shelf, etc.). A more formal meeting will be held with the student about the need to keep the electronic device off and away during instructional periods.
Fourth Offense: Contact with parent or guardian. A minor discipline incident will be recorded.
Fifth and Subsequent Offenses: A major discipline incident will be recorded. Referral to the administration to contact parents/guardians. Additional consequences may be considered based on the severity and frequency of the offenses, such as detention, in-school suspension, Saturday school detention, or out of school suspension. Frequent violators may be referred to a student assistance team to determine if a restorative practice recommendation is needed.
Teachers are not responsible for storing or confiscating phones. Enforcement will be administrated by the school administration.
Restorative Practices:
Students who frequently violate the cell phone policy may be required to participate in a student assistance assessment and be part of restorative practices, such as:
• Reflection on the impact of electronic devices on learning.
• Peer mediation sessions to discuss the importance of maintaining a focused learning environment.
• Referral to counseling.
