SOMERSET CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

CELL PHONE POLICY

Recognizing that cell phones can be disruptive to the instructional process, test security, and the privacy of individuals but are a useful and sometimes necessary piece of technology, the following CELL PHONE POLICY is recommended for adoption by the Somerset Christian School Board of Education:

Grades K3-6: Elementary students may not use cell phones during the instructional day. Students are to power off phones upon entering class.

Grades 7-12: Students in grades 7-12 may use cell phones in accordance with the following guidelines:

•    Cell phones may be used during breaks and during lunch with ring tones set to silent.

•    Cell phones may only be used in the classroom with the teacher's permission.

•    If a cell phone contains an l-Pod, video or still camera, or other recording device, that device cannot be used during the school day without the teacher's permission.

•    Headphones and Bluetooth-type devices are prohibited at school.

•    Cell phones must be powered off during instructional time

•    Cell phones and cameras cannot be used in the restrooms, locker rooms, or for any other illicit or immoral activity. This is a zero tolerance violation and may constitute sexual harassment.

•    Cell phones must be placed in the student's locker during regularly scheduled exams.

•    Consequences for failure to adhere to the policy:

1.    First offense= warning.

2.   Second offense = detention and parents are notified.

3.   Additional infractions = detention, loss of Merit Trip. Cell phone privileges on campus are revoked for the remainder of the semester.

4.   Repeated infractions will be considered defiance of authority and could lead to suspension or expulsion.

THIS POLICY WILL BE REVIEWED EACH SEMESTER. ADOPTED: 09-08-08