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. They are also not permitted in the hallways during class time. Students may be provided access if the device use is designated in a student’s individual learning or health plan, or in the case of an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or others.
All students have a District-Provided Device (student laptop) to use for learning. Students may choose to use a personal laptop or tablet instead; however, device use during class is at the discretion of the classroom teacher or school staff member.
Consequences
Failure to follow these rules will result in the following:
First Incident
- Student loses the device for the remainder of the day and must pick it up from the dean’s office.
- Lunch detention is assigned.
- Dean contacts home.
Second Incident
- For one week, the student turns in the device to the deans at the start of school and retrieves it at the end of the day.
- Lunch detention for the week.
- Meeting with parent.
Subsequent Incidents
- Loss of privilege to use devices in school.
The District is not responsible for loss, theft, or destruction of personal electronic communication devices brought onto District property.
Electronic device use is prohibited during state testing, AP testing, SAT, PSATs, and all other exams given at Pine Creek High School. Unless specifically allowed by the instructor, device use is also prohibited on all class assessments.
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?
Students are responsible for ensuring their personal devices are 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 if a device is confiscated.
The District is not responsible for loss, theft, or destruction of personal electronic communication devices brought onto District property.