School policy states that use or possession of cellular phones, iPods or other electronic devices are not allowed during the school hours, between the hours of 8:30 am-3:20 pm. Cell phones must be turned off and placed in student lockers. Cell phones are not to be visible in any way, including: attached to belts or pockets. Cell phones are not to bring in the classroom at any time. Also, students cannot receive or send text messages during the school hours between 8:30 am-3:20 pm.
Cameras and camcorders are not allowed in school (unless provided by classroom teacher).
It is strongly recommended that students NOT bring any valuable, portable electronic devices to school, i.e., I-Pods, MP3 players, pagers, CD players. However, students are permitted to use portable electronic devices (I-Pods, MP3 players, electronic games, and any other electronic devices) before school until the 8:25 am warning bell. After the 8:30 am bell, all portable electronic devices are to be put away in student lockers.
Consequences for students who violate the Electronic Device Policy include:
- First offence - Item confiscated and will be returned only to a parent or guardian.
- Second offence – item will be kept locked up until end of quarter
- In-School Suspension (unauthorized use of device).
- Recommendation for suspension will be made to PAC for serious offences.
Kainai High School further states:
- No student may use a portable communication device in a manner that is profane, indecent, obscene, or constitutes an invasion of privacy. Examples of this include, but are not limited to, photographs or text messages.
- Depending on circumstances, the disciplinary action could include but not be limited to conference, confiscation of the device, loss of privileges, detention, and up to ten days suspension – The School Resource Officer may be called for serious complaints.
- If, after appropriate investigation, a student is found in unauthorized possession or use of a portable communication device, the principal/designee may confiscate the device.
KAINAI HIGH SCHOOL will NOT be responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices.
School Information Technology developed at KBE IT level will be used and information provided to students and parents as required.