Cell Phone Policy

VASJ CELL PHONE/ELECTRONICS/CONFISCATION POLICIES

Electronic devices, including but not limited to, smart phones, smart watches, headphones, earbuds, electronic games or toys, iPads, laptops, and lasers are not permitted in areas of instruction.

Maintaining the integrity of the learning environment is our top priority and the use of cell phones has deteriorated the quality of classroom instruction.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY:

• Students are permitted to bring cell phones to school. However, cell phone use will only be permitted before the first bell, during lunch, in hallways, or other common areas only during class changes and after the last bell of the day. 
• Students MUST have their cell phones placed on silent during the school day; cell phone use shall cause no distraction or disruption. 
• Cell phones must be placed in the cell phone caddy when entering each classroom. 
• Students cannot have cell phones when leaving a classroom during a class period. Example: getting a pass to the restroom or locker. Cell phones must remain in the classroom. 
• Cell phone charging is not allowed in the classroom setting. 
• Students may use cell phones and tablets for instructional purposes ONLY with the teacher's explicit permission and supervision. 
  
  

If a student uses an electronic device in an unauthorized manner, the following consequences will apply: 

First Offense:
Confiscated by the teacher, returned at the end of the period, and reported to the Dean of Students. Demerits will be applied.

Second Offense:
Confiscated by the teacher, turned over to the Dean of Students, and returned at the end of the school day. Parents will be contacted and demerits will be applied. 

Third Offense:
Confiscated by the teacher and turned over to the Dean of Students. The parent will be contacted, and the parent must pick up the phone from school. 
Note: Any electronic device used in a classroom is under the discretion of the teacher. VASJ is not responsible for any item while being held in confiscation. 

OTHER MISCONDUCT NOT LISTED ABOVE THAT, IN THE JUDGMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATOR, WARRANTS CORRECTION, MAY RESULT IN ADMINISTRATIVE DISCIPLINARY ACTION.