High school students must keep wireless communication devices in the silent mode or off position during instructional time within all class periods. In addition, students are permitted to use their wireless communication devices before and after the instructional school day, and during lunch.

All headphones and earbuds are restricted to use before and after the instructional school day and during lunch. When allowed, all headphones and earbuds are restricted to minimal volume, only to be heard by its user. Due to school safety concerns, one ear must remain free of the accessory at all times during authorized use.

Wireless communication devices are permissible in the following circumstances:

1. Smartwatches: The district recognizes that some parents will provide their student with smartwatches for safety reasons, emergency communication purposes, or location tracking. All of the rules applicable to wireless communication devices apply to smartwatches; however, students may wear smartwatches only in silent mode during the instructional day so there will not be disruption to the classroom. Smartwatches may not be worn during district and state assessments.

The Unauthorized Use of Cell Phones and Other Wireless Communication Devices section applies to the misuse of smartwatches.

2. IEP, 504, or Health Care/Medical Plan:. Students may use wireless communication devices during class time when authorized pursuant to an Individual Education Plan (IEP), a Section 504 Accommodation Plan, or a Health Care/Medical Plan with supportive documentation from the student’s physician.

3. Health, Safety or Emergency: Students may use wireless communication devices in the event of a health, safety or emergency situation.

4. Teacher directed use of a wireless communication device solely for educational purposes.

Any student who chooses to bring a wireless communication device to school shall do so at their own risk and shall be personally responsible for the security of their wireless communication device(s). School Board staff are not responsible for preventing theft, loss, damage, or vandalism to wireless devices brought onto school property, or left on school-sponsored transportation, including any wireless communication device(s) confiscated due to inappropriate use.