The new policy prohibits the use of cell phones by students during school hours. This includes classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and any other school property during the school day. Students must leave their cell phones and other electronic devices such as apple watches and ear pods at home or secure them in a district issued locking system for the duration of the school day. 

The policy aims to reduce distractions, improve academic focus, enhance student social interactions, and ensure a safe and secure learning environment.

• Grades 6–12 saw a 14.9% increase in passing academic classes.
• Classroom disruptions decreased by over 65%.
• Student success rates increased by up to 6.27%.
• Behavioral referrals dropped by 44%.

Beyond the data, what schools report is a return to calm, focus, and connection.
Students are talking to each other at lunch.
Teachers are seeing more engaged faces in the classroom.
Kids are rediscovering what it means to be fully present.

The policy will take effect on the first day of the 2025-2026 school year. 

Administrators and school staff will monitor and enforce the policy. Students found using their phones during school hours will face disciplinary actions as outlined in the student handbook.

Consequences are established by the campus administration. They include confiscation of the phone, detention, and parental notification and pick up.  Repeated offenses will lead to more severe disciplinary actions. 

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No, the policy prohibits cell phone use throughout the entire school day, including lunch and transition times between classes.

Parents can contact the school office in case of emergencies or urgent matters. The school will ensure that messages are delivered to students promptly. Alternatively, for those students with an assigned email, this could be used for non-emergency communication. 

Teachers will provide necessary technology and resources for educational activities.

The schools have comprehensive safety protocols in place. These include an armed officer on every campus, trained staff, established security measures, and emergency communication systems. These systems include an emergency alert badge for every staff member. When activated by any staff member all campus and district level leadership, alongside school resource officers are immediately notified.

Additionally, the school recognizes the potential dangers associated with cell phone use during emergencies. These devices can impede emergency response efforts by causing distractions, spreading misinformation, and overwhelming communication networks, thereby delaying critical actions and instructions. 

In the event of an emergency, parents should contact the school office directly. The school will relay urgent messages to students promptly and ensure they are provided with an opportunity to get in contact with their parents/guardians if necessary.

During an emergency, students will have access to school phones. The school will facilitate immediate communication between students and their parents as needed.

Students can use their phones after school hours or can also use school phones to arrange for pickup or communicate with parents.

Parents should inform the school administration about any medical conditions that require the use of a phone. Appropriate accommodations will be provided to ensure the students' health and safety.

The school has established protocols for lockdowns, evacuations, and other emergencies. These procedures ensure student safety and timely communication with parents without relying on student use of a personal device.

Students can use their phones before and after school hours to check in with parents. The school encourages parents to establish a travel plan with their children, including designated pickup spots and times.

The “bell to bell” cell phone policy applies only during the instructional school day. After-school events—such as athletics, fine arts performances, rehearsals, and club meetings—fall outside that timeframe. For these events, student cell phone use is at the discretion of the supervising coach, director, or sponsor.