Wireless Communication Device Policy

Wireless Communication Device Policy

• Cell phones and smart watches are allowed on campus.
• All student cell phones will be checked in at the beginning of each period.
  • Option 1:  “Cell Phone Charging Station” (hung from the whiteboard near the teacher’s desk).
  • Option 2:  “Belongings Basket” (placed in the student’s backpack located in their assigned basket).
• Students will be assigned a number in each class.  Their station number and basket number will be the same (i.e., Sally Stallion will be assigned Station #3 and Basket #3.).
• Students will retrieve cell phones at the end of each class period.

Guidelines for Wireless Communication Device use during school hours (Arrival - 4:05)

• Students are NOT permitted to have wireless communication devices visible or in use on campus during the school day.* This includes:
  • Class time
  • Bathrooms
  • Transitions
  • Cafeteria
  • Etc.
• Social Media use while on campus is NOT permitted (Snapchat, Instagram, etc.).
• Airpods/Earbuds/Headphones may NOT be visible or in use on campus during the
  school day.
• Smartwatches may NOT be visible or in use on campus during the school day.
• Bluetooth speakers are NOT allowed on campus.

Consequences will be issued for Wireless Communication Device misuse which may include:

• Phone stored in secure location
• Parent pick up of device
• Lunch Detention
• After School Detention

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HB 1105 Prohibits students from using wireless communications during the school day in Grades K-8. School Day means the moment a student enters the school center until the final dismissal bell.

Per Florida State Law, FS. 501.1736 Children under the age of 13 may not use any social media. This includes, but is not limited to: SnapChat, Instagram, Facebook, TikToc, Discord, etc.

*Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis for students with documented medical needs.