When Devices May Be Used
Cell phone use at Aspen Valley is a privilege. Students may use electronics before school, during passing periods, at lunch and after school. During class, including Academic Support and Academic Success, electronics may be used only with explicit teacher permission for academic purposes.
Teachers may designate a place for devices at the beginning of a block. Defiance when asked to turn in a device may result in a referral to an administrator for the next level of consequences. Repeated violations in the same class may result in a device being held by administration until a parent or guardian picks it up.
The school cannot guarantee the security of electronic devices or other valuables.
Procedures and Consequences
For each violation, the teacher confiscates the device or directs the student to turn it in to a designated area. The device is returned at the end of the block. Violations accumulate across all classes.
Violation | Additional response |
|---|---|
First | The teacher contacts home and submits an administrator referral documenting the violation and parent or guardian notification. |
Second | The teacher submits a discipline referral for defiant behavior. The student receives two lunch detentions, and an administrator notifies the parent or guardian. |
Third | The teacher submits a discipline referral for defiant behavior. The student receives four lunch detentions, and an administrator notifies the parent or guardian. |
Fourth | The teacher submits a discipline referral for defiant behavior. An administrator schedules a parent or guardian meeting to discuss detention time, in-school suspension and/or loss of privileges. |
Responsible Online Behavior
Access to a district device is a privilege. Report cyberbullying, harassment, threats, hate speech or inappropriate content to a teacher or administrator. Ask a supervising adult if you are unsure whether an activity is appropriate, and report accidental exposure to inappropriate content immediately.
School and district policies should guide social media use. Do not post pictures, comments or information that could embarrass you or violate district policy.