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CELLPHONE POLICY

Cellphone Policy Summary

Cell phones and electronic devices will not be used or be visible during the school day. They must be secured in the bookbags. Until the new law comes in effect we will allow students to use their cellphones only during lunch time in the Cafeteria but never on the hallway or during a class, without the explicit, direct permission of the teacher.

When may electronic devices be used?

  • Before stepping in the building
  • During the assigned lunch period
  • After leaving the school building

Where may electronic devices be used?

  • Common Areas (cafeteria during lunch only)
  • The Media Center is not considered a common area as it is an instructional area for students who use the library/media center with a class or are sent by teachers with classroom assignments.
  • Students may use electronic devices in offices only with the permission of the staff member present.

Clarifications:

  • Electronic devices to include cell phone, smartwatches, and others may not be used during instructional time unless the teacher explicitly permits lesson enhancement, assessment, student organization, etc.
  • Earphones, earbuds, and Bluetooth devices may be used during a student's scheduled lunch period. However, students are prohibited from having earphones or earbuds out in the hallway and classrooms. Ringtones must be placed on “silent.”
  • Students must follow all school rules while operating electronic devices. Not being able to hear or see directives will never serve as an acceptable excuse for non-compliance.
  • Students may not activate the device's video, camera, or sound recording function at any  time unless they are acting under the express instructions of a teacher or administrator.
  • If students use electronic devices to illegally enhance their own or another student’s academic performance, the student(s) involved will receive additional severe consequences for academic dishonesty.
  • If students use communication devices to engage in illegal or unethical behavior such as bullying, cheating, harassing, threatening, or intimidation, the student(s) involved will receive severe consequences for such conduct.

Who is responsible if the device is lost or stolen?
The student must always secure their device and never leave it unattended. Students should guard against theft as they would in any public building or area.  Students should always keep the devices in their personal possession or locked away. School personnel are not responsible for losing or damaging any cell phone or device on school property. Lakewood High School assumes no responsibility for any loss or theft of electronic devices.