CESD recognizes the importance of communication and collaboration and provides devices for students to be productive in the classroom. It is a privilege to have a cell phone at school, not an expectation. To keep the focus on academics and to reduce unnecessary distractions, the school enforces the following:
- Cell phones and all mobile devices including smartwatches shall be TURNED OFF when entering school campus
- Cell phones and all mobile devices including smartwatches and headphones/air pods shall be kept in a student’s backpack– not in clothing pockets, or on wrist
- Cell phones and all mobile devices including smartwatches are not allowed to be used in a classroom, library, common areas, or restrooms
- Cell phones and all mobile devices can be turned back on at the end of the school bell and used to communicate directly with parents/friends who are assisting in transportation
- Cell phones and all mobile devices are not allowed to be used during transition times or between classes
- If a student needs to make an emergency call during the day, they are to come up to the office
1st Time Violation
The student will receive a verbal warning to put the device away and to comply with school/district rules.
2nd Time Violation
The cell phone, mobile device, smartwatch, and/or headphones are held in the school office and the student can pick up after school.
3rd Time Violation
A referral is written, and the cell phone or mobile device is held in the school office until a parent/guardian can pick up after school.
4th Time Violation
A referral is written; the cell phone or mobile device is held in the school office until a parent/guardian picks it up. Student must check in their cell phone each day by the first school bell and pick up after school for the rest of the semester.
