Cell Phones, Smart Watches and Other Portable Electronic Devices

Students may have cell phones, smart watches, tablets and other electronic devices on campus. Our policy is intended to limit the possibility of personal electronic devices interfering with classroom instruction and student learning. We will continually remind students to engage in class by taking off their earbuds, turning off their phones/devices and placing them in their backpacks. With the supervision and under the guidance of the teacher, personal devices may be used in the classroom for instructional purposes. This document outlines how can use students use cell phones and other personal electronic devices while on campus.

Personal electronic device use is restricted to before school, during passing, during the lunch period and after school. When in use on campus, the use of personal electronic devices should adhere to the Washoe County School District Responsible Use and Internet Safety Regulation.

We continually remind students of this policy. Students with devices visible and/or in active use at restricted times. This document outlines our guidelines for student use of technology while on campus. It includes how we respond when students are not following this guideline. This document is also posted in the file library on our Handbook page and School Information page.

Throughout this process, we continually remind students of this policy and the importance of engaging in the short time they are in classes. At each step, the procedure will be reviewed by the student and parent/guardian. Additional administrative consequences may be applied after a pattern of use has emerged.

Our policy aligns with Washoe County School District Regulation: Use of Personal Electronic Devices by Students - Prohibited Conduct.