- Watson B. Duncan Middle
- Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy
Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy
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Cell phones are allowed on campus
- All student cell phones/smart watches will be checked in at the beginning of each period in the “Cell phone garage” holder located in each classroom.
- Students will retrieve cell phones at the end of each class period.
Guidelines for cell phone use during school hours (9:30-4:05)
- Teacher permission is needed for cell phone/earbud use during class periods.
- Students may NOT take cell phones/smart watches when going to the bathroom during class time.
- Social Media use while on campus is NOT permitted (Snapchat, Instagram, Tik Tok, FaceBook, etc).
- No exceptions to Social Media use per Florida Statute
- Airpods/Earbuds may NOT be worn in the hallway at any time.
- Cell phone use in the hallway is NOT permitted without teacher or administrative approval.
- Bluetooth speakers are NOT allowed on campus.
Consequences will be issued for electronic device misuse which may include:
- Phone stored in school safe for the day
- Parent pick up of device (If habitual)
- Detention