TECHNOLOGY

Every student will have the opportunity to check out a Chromebook.  Parents/guardians must read and sign the Chromebook check-out agreement before a student is allowed to check out a device.  Parents/guardians that sign the agreement are responsible for damages resulting from neglect or abuse and for the full cost of the device if it is lost or not returned to school.  Chromebooks will not go home with students.  In the event a student is in quarantine, a loaner device will be provided so that they do not fall behind on school assignments.

CELL PHONES/SMARTWATCHES

Once a student enters the school, cell phones/smartwatches may not be out for any reason unless given permission by an adult.  Students may not use cell phones/smartwatches after school until given permission by staff members on duty. It is highly recommended that cell phones/smartwatches/wireless communication devices be placed in a student’s locker and turned off during the school day to avoid a violation of the school board policy.  Please review WCS Board Policy Code 4304 regarding wireless communication devices. 

• If students refuse to give a cell phone/electronic device to a school official in the event of a violation of our policy, students will immediately be referred to administration for insubordination and will incur disciplinary consequences. 
• Students who have their phone taken more than 2 times in a school year will be referred to the administration for insubordination and may receive ISS and/or OSS. Students may be banned from having a phone/smartwatch on campus the remainder of the school year. 

Please help us by making sure that you communicate this policy with your child. We would also ask that you refrain from texting your child during the school day as a means to communicate. We can provide messages to students at an appropriate time each day.  

We will not make exceptions to this rule so please do not ask in order to treat all parents and students fairly.