NEW and beginning this school year, CCPS students may not use personal electronic communications devices during the school day, from the time they enter the building until dismissal. This includes cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, earbuds, SMART Glasses, and similar devices during arrival, classes, transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and dismissal.
For elementary and middle school students, these expectations are largely consistent with current practice. The most significant change is at the high school level: students may no longer use cell phones during lunch.
The districtwide expectations are outlined in CCPS Policy 3175: Cell Phones in Schools and align with Maryland's newly enacted Joanne C. Benson Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act, which establishes statewide requirements for limiting student use of personal electronic devices throughout the academic school day.
These expectations are designed to reduce distractions, support learning, strengthen face-to-face connections, and create a positive, focused school environment.
If you need to reach your child during the school day, please contact your school’s main office. Thank you for partnering with us to help students stay focused, engaged, and connected.
