Some families may have decided to provide their child with a cell phone or other device during the holidays. Students with cell phones at the elementary level are not permitted to use them during the school day. If a parent makes the decision to permit their child to have a cell phone, smartwatch, or similar device at school, it is expected that the cell phone or smartwatch be turned off and in the child’s backpack at all times. This includes the duration of the bus ride.
Please note that we treat smartwatches (e.g., the Apple Watch, the Gizmo Watch, the Android Smart Watch) or other similar devices that provide a student with the ability to text, take photos, or make calls in the same way we treat a cell phone and they are subject to the same practice. If a staff member sees a student with any of the devices mentioned above, they will ask the student to remove the device and store it in their backpack, and their teacher will likely contact you about the concern.
