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Technology Policy

CELL PHONE POLICY

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CELL PHONE POLICY

Students are not allowed to use cell phones while on campus

Phones must be turned off before coming to on campus(not silent or vibrate) 
Phones may not be turned on until after school gets out(after the final bell)

Phones that are used for any reason during the school day or extended school day will be treated as defiance

Administration will apply appropriate disciplinary assignments for defiance of school rules. 
 
As a reminder, students in grades 7-8 may not use Mobile Communication Devices while on campus except when a teacher or administrator grants permission to the student per EC 48901.5/ EC 48901.7. Mobile Communication Devices must be turned off and placed out of sight during the school day. Students in these grades who need to call parents and may use phones located in the school administrative office.
 
“Mobile Communication Device” means any portable electronic device capable of transmitting or receiving data in the form of a voice, text message, or capable of accessing the Internet (“Mobile Communication Device”). The use of Mobile Communication Devices, including cell phones, smartphones, smart watches or other like devices, and District issued devices while on campus may be beneficial to student learning and well-being, but can also be disruptive of the instructional program in some circumstances.
 
 
 
SAMUEL JACKMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN PHONES!!
 
*Any confiscated phones may be picked up 15 minutes after school dismissal.*