Garfield Re-2 School District
Elementary School Procedures
Personal Technology Devices Initiative -
Elementary School Procedures:
- Students will not be allowed to use Personal Technology Devices once on school grounds, including before and after school.
- Personal Technology Devices, including but not limited to cell phones, SmartWatches, Headphones, and Airpods, must be stored in the student’s backpack and turned off when the student is at school. The phone cannot be stored on the student’s body or in personal belongings that go to recess or lunch.
- Chromebooks will be used as needed for instructional purposes, but cell phones will not be used for any reason during the school day. Some teachers will ask students to supply headphones for these Chromebooks.
- Personal Technology Devices can NOT be used in restrooms anytime, including before and after school.
- Personal Technology Devices are not allowed on field trips that occur during the school day.
- Personal technology devices can be taken on overnight and long trips, but they will be collected and stored safely.
- Parents and guardians should call the office if they need to contact their child.
- Students can ask to use a phone if needed. If a student is still looking for a parent after school, we would like them to contact a school official and contact their parents together.
- For students who are sick, a phone call will come to the parent from the health clerk’s office.
- The sponsor of after-school activities is responsible for handling Personal Technology Devices as they see fit.
Student Consequences for Personal Technology Device Misuse:
First Offense:
- The teacher takes the Personal Technology Device and returns it at the end of the day.
- The student working with a school employee communicates about the offense with their parent/guardian.
Second Offense:
- The Personal Technology Device is taken to the office, parents are contacted, and must retrieve it.
- Student receives a referral.
Additional Offenses:
- The principal meets with parents to discuss additional consequences.
- The principal and the parent design a plan to support student success, such as leaving the phone in the office all day.
Important Reminders:
- You always have the option to leave your phone at home to avoid any issues.
- Administrators will consider the amount of time between offenses when determining consequences.
- After a cell phone incident has been investigated, additional consequences may be assigned as needed.
Exceptions:
- Exceptions will be made for technology devices needed for medical reasons recognized by a certified medical professional.
- Exceptions will be made for accommodations and modifications outlined in the IEP/504.
- Any other exceptions can be made with approval from the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
- If exceptions are granted, they must be well documented and communicated.
These measures are in place to ensure a focused and respectful learning environment for everyone.
