Personal Electronic Devices

While we encourage students to leave their personal devices at home, we recognize that many students will likely bring them to school. Any personal electronic devices must be powered off and stored in a locker/cubby or in a classroom’s designated storage location for the entire school day.

Any non-district-issued device such as cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds/headphones, or other devices that send, receive, or store data.

Only if it’s part of an approved medical or educational accommodation plan or in an emergency threatening immediate safety and when no school phone is available.

No, students are not allowed to use personal devices at any point during the school day.

Additionally, they may not be used during assemblies, special events, or on field trips.

If it is an emergency, please contact the main office and a message will be relayed to your child.

Students who are sick will be encouraged to visit the nurse or health clerk’s office to contact their parent/guardian.

Smartwatches must follow the same rules as other personal electronic devices. If used for messaging or internet access during the school day, they must be powered off and stored.

• Upon arriving at school, students may store their device in their backpack, locker, or cubby where it should be left for the remainder of the school day. 
• If a student chooses not to leave their device in a locker, there will be dedicated storage in each classroom space. Students will be responsible for retrieving their device at the end of the class period.

All students (prekindergarten through our high school-aged students at Park School) must abide by these procedures.

Any situation that threatens the safety of students, staff or other individuals and access to the school phone is not accessible. Students who have individual emergency situations should use the phone in the main office.

Please submit a written request from a licensed healthcare provider to the principal or case manager. A meeting will be scheduled with the school and family to create an individualized plan.

Modifications and accommodations for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan will be determined by the student’s IEP/504 team. Please contact your child’s case manager if you need support.

Students who require translation based accommodations will have access to Google Translate and Apple Translate apps on their district-issued iPads.

• First Violation: Device returned at the end of the day and the parent/guardian will be notified.
• Second Violation: Parent/guardian must pick up the device from the school. The student will be required to meet with a school administrator.
• Further Violations: The device will be confiscated pending a required meeting with the parent/guardian. Further disciplinary action may be assigned per the student conduct code.

District 65 is committed to providing a safe learning environment that is free from unnecessary distractions and supports the academic growth and mental well-being of all students. While personal electronic devices are a part of modern life, their presence in schools requires clear guidelines to protect instructional time and promote a positive school culture.

These procedures have been established to minimize student distraction, reduce opportunities for cyberbullying during the school day, and foster focused, in-person engagement between students and staff.

We encourage students and families to keep personal electronic devices at home. The district is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices.