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Ocean Bay Middle School

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Cell Phone & Other Electronics Policy

 

CELL PHONES (off & out of sight):

Personal electronic devices, to include, but not limited to, cell phones and smart watches are NOT to be used during the school day.  If cell phones and/or personal electronic devices are brought to school, they must be turned off before entering the building and must remain off throughout the day until students are dismissed and have exited the building. Students are to keep electronic devices put away for safekeeping. Cell phones or other electronic devices may NOT be carried in pockets. If this policy is not adhered to, the device will be taken by school officials. 

First offense: Verbal warning. Device is returned to the student at the end of the day. Administration will review policy with students, with documentation in PS.

  

2nd offense: Written warning. Parent/Guardian contact. Device is returned to the student at the end of the day. Administration will review policy with students, with documentation in PS. 

  

Subsequent violations: Students will receive a discipline referral to administration and a consequence will be given. Parent/guardian contact. Device is returned to the student at the end of the day. 

OTHER ELECTRONICS:

Airpods, Beats, Headphones and ear buds should not be worn on the head, neck, or in the ear during the school day until after students exit the building. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in the same consequences as the cell phone policy. 

Items that may cause a disruption at school will be taken by school officials and returned to the parent or student at the discretion of the school administration. 

ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE DELIVERS ARE PERMITTED FOR STUDENTS. ALL DELIVERS FOR STUDENTS WILL BE RETURNED.