PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Students are permitted to carry mobile phones during the school day; however, they must follow all guidelines outlined in the Technology Agreement, which governs the appropriate use of personal devices on campus.
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Headphones and earbuds may not be used during the school day unless a teacher grants permission. They are not allowed in hallways, during chapel, or at lunch. Additionally, students may not have their phones out when entering chapel.
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All mobile phones must be set to silent mode during the school day, from opening to closing prayers. Devices should not emit any sound or vibration. Students are prohibited from taking pictures or recording audio or video during school hours unless a teacher provides permission as part of a class activity.
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Students must access all internet-based services through the school’s wireless network. Use of personal data plans or other external networks is not permitted on campus.
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Device use is permitted during lunch and passing periods. However, students may not use mobile phones in hallways or bathrooms during class time. Seniors may use their phones in the Commons, but they must use headphones or earbuds for audio at all times. Mobile phones may not be used in the Media Center or Study Hall unless specifically allowed by a teacher or supervisor.
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If a student needs to make a phone call, they must request permission and use their mobile device in the School Office.
CLASSROOM USE
Teachers and supervisors establish the specific rules for mobile device use within their classrooms, but they may not prevent students from bringing devices into the room. During class, students must place their mobile devices in a designated “common area” for the duration of the period, unless a teacher provides permission to use the device for educational purposes.
Teachers and supervisors are responsible for monitoring compliance with both classroom and school-wide mobile device rules as part of their supervisory role.
MOBILE DEVICE VIOLATIONS
If a student violates classroom or school mobile device policies, the teacher or supervisor may confiscate the device. The student may retrieve it from the School Office at the end of the school day. Repeated violations may result in additional disciplinary measures, including a requirement to check in the device at the School Office each morning and leave it there for the duration of the day.