Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy

Cell phones are allowed on campus

• All student cell phones/smart watches will be checked in at the beginning of each period in the “Cell phone garage” holder located in each classroom.
• Students will retrieve cell phones at the end of each class period.

Guidelines for cell phone use during school hours (9:30-4:05)

• Teacher permission is needed for cell phone/earbud use during class periods.
• Students may NOT take cell phones/smart watches when going to the bathroom during class time.
• Social Media use while on campus is NOT permitted (Snapchat, Instagram, Tik Tok, FaceBook, etc).
• No exceptions to Social Media use per Florida Statute
• Airpods/Earbuds may NOT be worn in the hallway at any time.
• Cell phone use in the hallway is NOT permitted without teacher or administrative approval.
• Bluetooth speakers are NOT allowed on campus.

Consequences will be issued for electronic device misuse which may include:

• Phone stored in school safe for the day
• Parent pick up of device (If habitual)
• Detention