NORTH OLDHAM HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL- BASED DECISION MAKING COUNCIL POLICY
Use of Electronic Devices
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TOPIC | STATEMENT |
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a. Rationale | North Oldham High School believes in the educational, social, and emotional well-being of all of our students. This policy is an essential step in promoting mental wellness in our school environment, while limiting unnecessary distractions in our learning community. We acknowledge that high engagement with mobile technology has become a significant factor in the rise of adolescent anxiety and depression, and this policy is both a mental health and academic response. |
b. Academic Devices |
Academic devices are defined as electronic devices primarily used for educational purposes. Examples of academic devices can include: Students may use academic devices during classroom instructional time and in the media center as permitted by school personnel. Headphones, earbuds, or other accessories are only to be used for educational purposes during instructional time with permission. They must be put away and out of sight otherwise. |
c. Cellular Devices |
Use of cellular devices (including but not limited to cell phones/watches) for any reason is not permitted from 8:45a-3:45p (including in Zero Hour classes if applicable). Lunch Exception: Students may use cellular devices during their assigned lunch only in the designated teal zones. Cell phones/watches must be turned off or completely silenced, and out of sight. We recommend the devices be carried in backpacks or purses. |
d. Consequences |
Violations of sections “b. Academic Devices” and “c. Cellular Devices”
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e. Misuse of Devices | Use of any academic or cellular device to do any of the following is prohibited:
Punishment for violations will comply with school/district/state laws and/or policies. |
Adopted April 25, 2018
Revised August 29, 2018 (c: teal zones & d: following school day)