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Annual Notice re: Student Personal Electronic Devices : High
School Version. August 2011
NMiller, DPD
Cell Phones, Tablets, MP3 Playersand other Personal Electronic
Devices
Use and Possession
Student Responsibilities
Turn off and secure* your devices when in class,unless permitted
to use by your teacher or thestaff person in charge of your
location (*out ofsight or holstered)
Use your device responsibly. Follow the in-structions of all
staff regarding their use.
Do not use your device in school restrooms,locker rooms or any
room designated forchanging clothing.
School use rules apply when on field trips. Devices should not
be used to bully or tease,
haze or facilitate fights, cheat, plagiarize or for
other behavior that is contrary to district policyor school
rules.
Only take pictures or video when you havepermission to do so
from your teacher or otherresponsible staff.
You are responsible to report inappropriate useby others to an
administrator or teacher.
You are responsible for the security of yourdevice while at
school, on school buses, or onfield trips.
Teacher Responsibilities
Be clear on classroom rules regarding when andif personal
electronic devices may be used bystudents in your classroom.
When use is permitted by you, support studentsby teaching
appropriate use of devices.
Do not require students to use their personaldevices.
If students report inappropriate use to you,inform the
appropriate school administrator.
Report all inappropriate use witnessed by you tothe appropriate
school administrator.
If student behavior necessitates the confiscationof a device,
use ordinary and prudent care of thedevice in your possession and
turn in to theschool office as soon as is practicable.
Learn how, when and if electronic devices canassist you in
teaching and students in learning.
Share best practices with your colleagues toimprove teaching and
learning if you use devicesin your classroom.
Parent Responsibilities
Be aware of school rules regarding use andpossession of personal
electronic devices.
Teach your student prudent use and possessionof the device. Help
your student understandhow to properly secure their device by
eitherproviding a holster, case or choosing anotherlocation to
secure the the device when not inuse.
Work with the Principal to establish special use ifyour family
circumstances require it.
Support your school staff if your studentsdevice is confiscated
from them for failure to
follow classroom rules, school rules or districtpolicies.
Know your students schedule, and understandwhen they may respond
to you.
Review appropriate use of the device with yourstudent.
Support your student if they witnessinappropriate use in
reporting the use to theappropriate school administrator.
Principal Responsibilities
Inform Students, Staff, and Parents of Use andPossession rules
on an annual basis.Work with Parents to establish specific plans
for
use upon parent request when familycircumstances require special
accommodations.
Support classroom teacher choices about use intheir classrooms
that support teaching andlearning.
Encourage teachers to learn when, how and ifuse of devices will
improve teaching andlearning.
Be consistent in enforcing district policies.Encourage the
sharing of best practices around
use of devices that promote teaching andlearning.
Take appropriate disciplinary measures forstudents who fail to
use devices responsibly.
Take appropriate disciplinary measures for staffwho
intentionally or through gross negligenceharm student personal
devices.
