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.

Personal electronic device use is restricted to before school, 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:

1. 1. First Time: The device shall be confiscated if the student is found possessing/using personal electronic devices during restricted times. The device will be available in the office for the student to pick up at the end of the school day. Parents will be notified.
   2. Second Time: The device shall be confiscated if the student is found possessing/using personal electronic devices during restricted times. The device will be available in the office for the parent/guardian to pick up at the end of the school day. Parents will be notified.
   3. Third Time: The device shall be confiscated if the student is found possessing/using personal electronic devices during restricted times. The device will be available in the office for the parent/guardian to pick up at the end of the school day. Parents will be notified. Electronic device privileges on school property shall be revoked for 90 school days.
   4. Fourth Time: The device shall be confiscated if the student is found possessing/using personal electronic devices during restricted times. The device will be available in the office for the parent/guardian to pick up at the end of the school day. Parents will be notified. Electronic device privileges on school property shall be revoked for the remainder of the school year.

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 with the student and parent/guardian. Additional administrative consequences may be applied after the second offense.

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