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Examples of School "Away For The Day" Cell Phone Policies in High Schools.
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Students may not use a cell phone, I-pod, CD player, walkman, radio, pager, beeper or any electronic games during school instructional time. All of the items listed above can be confiscated if they are visible during school hours
https://panoramahs.lausd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4211899&type=d&pREC_ID=2510115
https://www.foothillcougars.com/Parents--Students/School-Policy/Electronic-Device-Policy/index.html
“The "Phones away for the day" policy is in place. Cellphones will be turned off at the gate.”
https://hail.to/rangioraborough/publication/xaizoXw/article/PnRkyXs
Phones are put away for the entire day
https://mvrhs.org/away-for-the-day-regulating-cell-phone-use-at-mvrh/
Phones and phone accessories are ‘away for the day’ and students do not use or access a phone while they are attending school, including during lunchtime and breaks.
https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/reminder-away-for-the-day
The use of wireless communication devices is always prohibited during the school day (from the first morning bell to dismissal) unless expressly directed by a teacher solely for educational purposes.
https://edgewaterhs.ocps.net/students/electronic_device_policy
Cell phones and other personal electronic devices must be turned off (silent) and kept out of sight during academic time. Devices may be used before school, during lunch, or afterschool.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES, including cell phones must remain off and put away during class time unless permitted by the teacher.
Electronic devices that are confiscated can be returned ONLY to a parent/guardian
https://www.laquintahs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1016853&type=d&pREC_ID=1323649
The use of cell phones and similar devices during instructional or class time (this includes when you are outside of class with permission with a pass for the office, restroom, etc.), is prohibited at Redlands High School.
https://rhs.redlandsusd.net/our-school/school-documents/computer-electronic-device-policy
High school students are permitted to carry personal communication devices with them during the school day. They must be turned off or in silent mode at all times. These devices may not disrupt instructional times and should be put away in backpacks, lockers or caddies.
Students are not permitted to use cell phones or other electronic devices (sound or image) during the school day in any unauthorized area of the school building or at any school sponsored events or activities.
More severe after each offense
https://gfc.gfschools.org/academics/school/cell-phone-and-electronic-device-policy
A student may possess a cell phone and other electronic devices in school, on school property, at school-related functions, provided these items are powered off and concealed from view while school is in session.
Here's a letter that the Principal from Roosevelt High School in Seattle sent to parents about their new policy.
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