Cell Phone Policy:
All of our educational tasks can be completed with paper and pencil or a one-to-one device. In the classroom, no cell phones can be out and visible until the last 5 minutes of class*. This includes earphones and smart watches**. Students with a backpack/bag, may keep the phone in their backpack/bag. Students with no backpack/bag must put the phone in a phone tray provided by the school. The phone may not be kept on a student’s desk, under their leg, or in their pocket. If a student has an emergency, they may go to the office to use their phone.
If a student has their phone out during class prior to the last 5 minutes, the teacher will direct them to take the phone to the office to turn it in. Refusal to go to the office will result in a suspension. Cell phones can also be used during passing periods, at lunch, before and after school.
Consequences:
1st offense: Student brings the phone up to the office. The phone is locked away in the office and will be returned at the end of the school day. The amount of time the phone is locked away will be equivalent to a full school day.
2nd offense: Same as 1st offense plus a 30-minute detention.
3rd offense: Same as 1st offense plus a 60-minute detention.
4th offense: Same as 1st offense and a parent must come pick up the phone.
Continued offenses: The student will be placed on a behavior contract. Consequences can range from detention, in-school suspension, or not being allowed to bring their phone to school for a determined amount of time.
*A teacher may allow cell phone use for an audio or video recording that relates directly to an assignment.
**A student may use earphones if they have a documented accommodation approved by the high school administration.
Additional Cell Phone restrictions:
- Kimberly High School respects the right of privacy for all students and staff. Taking pictures of other people while on campus during school hours requires their permission BEFORE taking their photo or video. Violation of this rule will result in the student having their cell phone confiscated and parents will be contacted.