📱 Cell Phone Policy Enforcement Reminder

As a reminder, we will be tightening enforcement of our existing cell phone policy. The policy itself has not changed — cell phones are not permitted during class time. What will look different is how the policy is enforced.

 

Our goal is to minimize disruptions and help maintain an environment that supports teaching and learning. Teachers are currently reviewing expectations with students and enforcement will begin on Monday, January 12.

 

Key Enforcement Details:

• No Warnings: Students receive a daily reminder to place phones in the teacher-designated location at the start of class. If a phone is visible thereafter, it will be confiscated.

• Administrative Collection: To minimize classroom disruption, teachers will discreetly notify administration if a phone is not properly stored. An administrator will collect the device and secure it in the main office.

• Parent Pickup Required: Confiscated phones must be retrieved by a parent or guardian during designated school hours 8:35am-3:25pm through JELCC Door #1. Please bring your ID.

• Passing Periods: Students may use their phones in the hallways during passing periods only.

• Compliance: Refusal to relinquish a device to an administrator will result in student's removal from class and further disciplinary action, such as suspension.

• Documented Exceptions: All existing accommodations within IEPs, IHPs, and 504 Plans will be strictly honored.

 

Please note that our policy remains rooted in the Indiana State Mandate (effective July 1, 2024), which requires schools to restrict wireless communication device use during school time.

 

Thank you for supporting our efforts to create a focused and engaging learning environment for all students.