CELL PHONE POLICY
The default expectation is that by the fifth minute of the period as part of the opening routine ALL personal digital devices and headphones/AirPods are put away unless instructed otherwise.
Teachers must explicitly indicate and state if/when it is acceptable to use personal cell phone devices. Students who use personal electronic devices during times when use is not explicitly authorized will be addressed according to the progressive ladder of consequence supplemented by ladder of support to improve behavior.
Students may use their cellphones for educational purposes in class WHEN DIRECTED BY TEACHER (ex. poll everywhere do nows and checks for understanding). Teachers selecting this option MUST POST clearly within the classroom WHEN AND HOW students will be able to use their phones within the class. If teachers are conducting an activity with cellphones, please ensure that all students have access to technology in order to participate and not exclude students who may not have a Smartphone.
If a student does not adhere to classroom expectations, the following actions will be taken:
- 1st Incident -- Teacher refers students to posted expectations for the class, “as a reminder, everyone should have their phones away right now as we…”
- 2nd Incident -- Teacher conferences with the student, “Please put your cell phone away” or provides a redirect, “I notice you’re still on your phone. Is everything ok? How can I help?”
- 3rd Incident -- Teacher refers the student to Culture and Community by submitting a comment in JumpRope. At the end of class please inform the student that they were referred to Culture & Community, “ I noticed you were on your phone a lot today, based on our new policy I will have to let Mr. Jansen know so we can support you better with managing your time.”
- After the 3rd incident a parent/guardian will be notified that the next violation will result in a disciplinary consequence.
Repeat Referrals will lead to the following Actions by Culture & Community:
Teacher Facing
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Number of Cell Phone Comments in Jumprope
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Ladder of Supports
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Ladder of Consequences
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More than 2
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Advisor Check-in
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Student - teacher conference
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More than 5
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Advisor Parent Outreach
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Student Conference w/ DoSC
After School Reflection
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More than 10
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Counselor Check-in
Small Group Support
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Parent Conference w/ DoSC
After School Reflection
Student may be asked to turn in their phone (w/ parental permission)
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More than 15
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Social Worker Check-in
1 to 1 Support/Mentoring
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Principal’s suspension
Exclusion from extracurricular activities
Student may be asked to turn in their phone (w/ parental permission)
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Student Facing
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Description
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Levels of Support
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Ladder of Consequences
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Level 1
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Student electronic devices are usually not a distraction.
Example: A student receives between 1-5 cell phone comments in Jumprope.
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Your advisor will check-in with you to discuss your use of personal electronics in class.
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Student - teacher conference
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Level 2
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Student electronic devices are sometimes a distraction to their learning.
Examples: A student takes out their phone to check their messages many times during class.
A student receives between 6-10 cell phone comments in Jumprope.
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Your advisor will call/text home to discuss ways we can support your responsible use of electronic devices in class.
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You must attend a disciplinary conference with Mr. Jansen, the school dean.
You may be referred to after school reflection.
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Level 3
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Student cell phone use is a distraction to their learning.
Examples: A student takes out their phone to play a game during class and needs to be reminded to put it away.
A student receives more than 10 cell phone comments in Jumprope.
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You may be asked to check-in with your counselor to reflect on your use of personal electronics.
You may be invited to join a small group for additional support with digital responsibility.
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You and your parent/guardian must attend a disciplinary conference with Mr. Jansen, the school dean.
You may be referred to after school reflection.
You may be excluded from extracurricular activities.
You will be asked to turn in your phone at scanning when you enter the building (with permission from parent)
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Level 4
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Student electronic device use is a distraction to self and the learning environment.
Examples: A student consistently plays games, listens to music or holds conversations on their phone.
A student receives more than 15 cell phone comments in Jumprope.
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You may be asked to check-in with your counselor to reflect on your use of personal electronics.
You may be invited to join a small group for additional support with digital responsibility.
You may be invited to the focus room for 1 to 1 support with digital responsibility.
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You may receive a Principal’s suspension of 1-5 school days.
You may be excluded from extracurricular activities.
You may be asked to turn in your phone at scanning when you enter the building.
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