Possessing and using a personal electronic device, including but not limited to cell phones, iPads, Airpods, headphones, watches, or glasses on school grounds is a privilege. These devices must be silenced and not visible in the classroom, unless the supervising staff member grants permission. These devices are also not permitted in the hallways during class time. The students may be provided access if the use of the device is designated in a student’s individual learning or health plan, or in the case of an emergency that threatens the safety of the students, staff, or other individuals.
All students have a District-Provided Device (student laptop) to utilize for learning. Students may choose to use a personal laptop or tablet in lieu of the District-Provided laptop; however, the use of any device during class is under the discretion of the classroom teacher or school staff member.
Consequences
Failure to follow these rules will result in the following:
First Incident:
Student is given a warning and asked to put the device in the “parking lot”.
If the student resists the request, the dean will be called and the phone will be taken for the day.
Second Incident:
Student device is placed on the teacher’s desk and given back at the end of class.
Teacher contacts home.
Third Incident:
Student loses the device for the remainder of the day, and it must be picked up from the dean’s office.
Lunch detention is assigned.
Dean contacts home.
Fourth Incident:
For one week the student turns in the device to the deans at the start of school and gets it back at the end of school.
Lunch detention for the week.
Meeting with parent.
Subsequent Incidents:
Loss of privilege of device use in school.
*Violations are by period
**Violations that occur across multiple classes within a single day will be addressed at the discretion of the PCHS Administration.
Academy District 20 Electronic Device Policy
When are devices allowed to be used in class?
District 20 administration recognizes that personal electronic communication devices can play a vital communication role. However, unless expressly permitted by a teacher for instructional purposes, the use of electronic communication devices within the classroom is not permitted.
What is an "electronic communication device?"
For purposes of this policy, an “electronic communication device” is any device that records, replays, transmits, receives, or otherwise conveys information electronically between the student and another person or entity.
Additional Information About Student Use
Student use of personal electronic devices may be limited by supervising staff members.
Use of personal electronic devices with cameras is prohibited in locker rooms, bathrooms, or other locations where such operation may violate the privacy rights of another person.
Use of cameras to record others is prohibited unless approved by the teacher.
Use of cameras to record all or part of any school-sponsored event is permissible only with the approval of the applicable supervising staff member.
What is the student responsible for?
It is the student's responsibility to ensure the personal device is turned off and out of sight during unauthorized times.
Violation of this policy and/or use of a personal electronic device that violates any other District policy may result in disciplinary action and confiscation of the device. A conference between the parent/guardian, student, and school personnel may be required in the event a personal electronic device is confiscated.
The District shall not be responsible for loss, theft, or destruction of personal electronic communication devices brought onto District property.