HCHS 23-24 Cell Phone Policy

A new cell phone policy will be implemented when the 2023-24 school year begins. The policy is designed to create a more focused and engaging learning environment for all students. We aim to promote better concentration, foster meaningful connections, and boost academic achievement.

Benefits of the HCHS Cell Phone Policy:

• Enhanced Academic Focus
• Stronger Peer Connections
• Healthy Digital Habits

We kindly request your support as guardians in reinforcing the importance of adhering to our cell phone policy. By collaborating with us we can ensure a positive educational experience for all students.

Before 7:50 a.m.:

Full appropriate access to phones and earbuds in the hallways and all designated areas (cafeteria, main gym, media center)

During Lunch:

Full appropriate access to phones and earbuds in the cafeteria or media center.

During the passing period - cell phones & one earbud are allowed in hallways and common areas.

Two earbuds are not allowed during passing periods for safety concerns.

Expected during instruction, assessment, and discussions.

NO cell phones are allowed for any reason. Cell phones may NOT be visible (examples of where to store students' phones - students' pockets, in backpacks, over-the-door shoe organizers, zip-locked pencil pouch on a desk, etc.)

Up to teacher discretion during independent work.

LIMITED cell phone usage is allowed by the teacher for:

• students using phones for an instructional activity because of Chromebook issues

• one earbud allowed for music

• students may get permission to check a text from home, look up grades, etc.

NOT permitted: streaming movies, video, playing games, etc.

Up to the teacher's discretion only used for REWARDS.

FULL-appropriate access is allowed for REWARDS. Students may listen to music, stream movies, videos, play games, etc.

1. Teacher gives the student a verbal warning.
2. Teacher asks for the phone and gives it back at the end of class.
3. Teacher asks for the phone, writes a discipline notice, and the phone goes to the unit desk until the end of the day.
4. Teacher asks for the phone, writes a discipline notice, the phone goes to the unit desk until the end of the day, and the student receives a full day of in-house.
5. Teacher writes a discipline notice and the student is assigned Central Academy short-term placement. Further offenses may result in additional placements at Central Academy.

**If a student refuses to hand over the phone at any point, it will result in the rest of the day suspension. Written discipline notice as defiance.**