Student Cell Phone Policy EISD
To promote the best possible learning and social environment in the classrooms and schools of Eastland ISD, students will adhere to the guidelines listed below during the school day. The intent of the cell phone policy is to limit access and use of cell phones to avoid distractions from learning and the loss of instructional time. To keep the focus on academics, reduce unnecessary distractions and incidents of cyberbullying, the school enforces the following:
• Cell phones and all mobile devices such as smart watches and ear buds shall be TURNED OFF when entering school campus from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm on instructional days except in extreme cases such as for pre-approved medical reasons.
• Cell phones and all mobile devices such as smart watches and ear buds shall be TURNED OFF on morning and afternoon bus routes to and from school.
• Cell phones and all mobile devices such as smart watches and ear buds shall be kept in a student’s backpack or locker – not in clothing pockets.
• Cell phones and all mobile devices such as smart watches and ear buds are not allowed to be used in a classroom, library, common areas, or restrooms.
• Cell phones and all mobile devices such as smart watches and ear buds can be turned back on at the end of school bell and used to communicate directly with parents/friends who are assisting in transportation.
• Cell phones and all mobile devices such as smart watches and ear buds are not allowed to be used during transition times or between classes.
• If a student needs to make an emergency call during the day, they are to come to the office.
Consequences for Violating Cell Phone Policy
If a student uses their phone during the school instructional day, it will result in the confiscation of the cell phone and adherence to the following graduated offenses stated below. Authorized district employees who will be responsible for cell phone confiscation will include: administrators and teachers.
1st Offense:
Student will be sent to campus office and the principal or assistant principal will take the device. Student will be assigned lunch detention. Student may retrieve the device on the Friday of that week after school is dismissed from the campus office
2nd Offense:
Student will be sent to campus office and the principal or assistant principal will take the device. Student will be assigned one day of ISS. To retrieve the phone, parents must come to the office on the Friday of that week after school is dismissed and pay a $15 fee.
3rd Offense:
Student will be sent to campus office and the principal or assistant principal will take the device. Student will be assigned three days of ISS. To retrieve the phone, parents must come to the office on the last day of the current 6 weeks grading period after school is dismissed and pay a $15 fee.
4th Offense:
Student will be sent to campus office and the principal or assistant principal will take the device. Student will be placed in DAEP. To retrieve the phone, parents must come to the office on the last day of the current semester after school is dismissed and pay a $15 fee.
Each Additional Offense:
For any additional offense after the 4th offense the campus administrator will follow the same guidelines as the 4th offense.