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Cell Phone Policy

Holmes Cell Phone Policy

It is our expectation for our Hawks students that cell phones are not used during the course of the school day. All personal electronics should remain out of sight and NOT in use during the school day.  Students can put their cell phones in their lockers or their drawstring bag.

Using a cellular telephone, smartphone, or similar electronic device in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others and is subject to discipline.  It is not acceptable to create and send, share, view, receive, or possess any indecent visual depiction of oneself or others.

Exceptions for use may include:

  • The supervising staff grants permission to use to communicate with a parent
  • It is needed in an emergency that threatens a person’s safety
  • The use of the device is provided in a student's IEP or 504 plan

If a student is violating this policy, the student will give the item to a staff member and it will be kept in the office for the student to pick up at the end of the day.  Consequences will increase with repeated infractions.

Thank you for supporting our efforts to make our students adept interpersonal communicators!