We have seen an increase in cell phone use throughout the school day including in the middle of class. We would like to reiterate the cell phone policy for Indian River School, if a student MUST use their cell phone they should ask to go to the office where they are able to use it. It should not be out in class, lunch, activity period/recess or the hallway.
Electronic Devices During School: Though students may have their cell phone and other electronic devices on their person or in their locker throughout the school day, these items may not be out without explicit permission from a staff member between 7:40 am and 3:00 pm. If these items become visible, even if they are not in use, the student in possession of the electronic device will be given a verbal warning. If the electronic device is not removed from view immediately, or if the electronic device becomes visible again in the same school day, the student will be referred to the administration. Electronic devices that reach the administration will be confiscated for the duration of the school day and returned to the student upon dismissal. If a student is referred to the administration for the possession of an electronic device for a second time in the same school year, that device will be confiscated and will be returned, not to the student, but to the parent or guardian of that student. Each subsequent violation of the school’s electronic policy will result in the same consequence for the duration of the school year.
