Distraction-Free BVSD

Our expectation is that their phones are off and safely put away for the entirety of the school day (bell to bell). That can be at home, in their locker, vehicle or backpack, but the goal is for the devices to be stowed out of sight and  phones should not be seen or heard.
 

Check with your school.

Each school's Student Code of Conduct has policies aimed at fostering a distraction-free learning environment and, typically, it also lays out the repercussions for not following school policies, including the cell phone policy.

It is best practice for phones to be off during an emergency, in part because it is very important that students are able to hear and follow important instructions.

Once the situation is resolved, however, we will permit students to use their cell phones to check in with their family.

Additionally, we want to ensure that our students have access to help if they leave campus, so they may utilize their phones when they are off campus for lunch or an off period.