Jefferson County Schools started back to school this week, and they initiated a new policy with the students. This includes all electronic devices, iPads, smart watches, game systems, tablets, headphones, etc. This new policy is enforced in all schools within the District.
Jefferson County Schools strives to create safe learning environments and feels cell phones and all other electronic devices can harm the learning environment by distracting students from learning. BINGO!
All violations of this policy will be considered a 27J Code of Conduct violation and disciplinary action may result.
If a parent requires the student to carry a cell phone for walking to and from school, the phone must be kept in a secure location until the end of the day. In Middle & High School, students are allowed to use during passing periods, lunch breaks, and before and after school.
A Statement from the District -
Possession of any and all electronic devices by a student is a privilege which may be forfeited by any student not abiding by the terms of this policy. Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of their cell phone and/or other electronic device(s). 27J Schools shall not assume any responsibility for theft, loss, or damage of a cell phone or other electronic device, nor will the district assume any responsibility for unauthorized calls made on a cell phone. No administrative time will be used in an attempt to recover lost, stolen or damaged cell phones or electronic devices. A student or his/her parent/guardian may contact the police department for appropriate action if necessary. Furthermore, by bringing cell phones and/or other electronic devices to school, the student and parents’ consent to the search of that device when school officials have a reasonable suspicion that such a search will reveal a violation of the student code of conduct.
I was wondering when a school district would step up and start this, as every student these days has a phone, and distracts other students and the class.
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