Electronic Devices (Summary)

In an effort to reduce distractions and focus attention on learning, the following district policy will be enforced at Salem Hills High School.

• Electronic devices may be used during a class period or school activity when specifically approved by the teacher or a school administrator [for] educationally appropriate objectives, or pursuant to an IEP or 504 accommodation.

• Individual schools have the discretion to further prohibit student use of electronic devices during class breaks, lunch periods, or other times during school.

• Schools also have the discretion to designate certain times and/or areas on the school campus for student use of electronic devices during school hours. It is understood that elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools will adopt varying levels of use restrictions on electronic devices based upon the age and maturity of the students.

• The use of electronic devices may be prohibited by students during state and federally mandated tests and assessments, unless specifically allowed by law, an IEP, a Section 504 Accommodation Plan, a Health Care Plan, or testing/assessment directions.

Electronic Device Violation Consequences

• First Violation: Depending upon the nature and seriousness of the violation, a student may be asked to hand over the electronic device to the school administration, and then have a conference between the student and school principal or assistant principal at the end of the school day.

• Second Violation: Depending upon the nature and seriousness of the violation, a student may be asked to hand over the electronic device to the school administration and then have a conference between the student and his/her parent/guardian and a school administrator. The electronic device may be kept in the possession of the school administration a parent/guardian personally comes to the school’s main office to retrieve the electronic device.

• Third Violation: Depending upon the nature and seriousness of the violation, a student may be asked to hand over the electronic device to the school administration and then have a conference between the student and his/her parent/guardian and a school administrator. The electronic device shall remain in the possession of the school 26 administration until such time as the student’s parent/guardian personally comes to the school’s main office and retrieves the electronic device and is informed of this policy and what constitutes appropriate and inappropriate uses of electronic devices. A student may be suspended on the third violation.

Subsequent Violations

• Students who are repeat offenders of this policy shall be subject to the imposition of any appropriate disciplinary action, which may include suspension and expulsion from school.