CELL PHONE POLICY

UPDATED POLICY FOR 2025-2026

CELL PHONE/ELECTRONICS/CONFISCATION POLICIES

Electronic devices, including but not limited to, smart phones, smart watches, headphones, earbuds, electronics games or toys, iPads, laptops, or lasers are NOT permitted during school hours which is from
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Headphones/earbuds are prohibited, this includes hallways, lunchroom & restrooms during school hours from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

No macbooks, iPads, tablets or personal computers are allowed as alternative computers. All students must use school provided chromebooks.

Maintaining the integrity of the learning environment is our top priority and the use of cell phones deteriorates the quality of classroom attention.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY:
● All cell phones and personal electronic devices MUST be placed and remain in the student's locker from 8:00 a.m-3:00 p.m.
● Students are permitted to bring cell phones to school, however, cell phone use will only be permitted BEFORE the first bell (8:00 a.m.) and AFTER the last bell of the day.
● Students MUST have their cell phones placed on silent during the school day.

If a student uses an unauthorized electronic device, the following consequences will apply:
● First offense
Confiscated by faculty or staff members, turned over to the Dean of Students, and returned at the
end of the school day to the student. The student will serve ISS.
● Second offense
Confiscated by faculty or staff members, turned over to the Dean of Students, and returned at the
end of the school day to a parent or guardian. The student will serve OSS.
● Third offense
The administration will hold a meeting with parents. Students will receive an OSS and a behavioral contract will be implemented.

Note: 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.