September 21, 2025

5209 Student Use of Cell Phone and Electronic Communication Devices:

OHS Student Cell Phone Classroom Procedures

To maintain a focused and engaging learning environment, the following procedures will be implemented:

1. Collection Process: At the start of each class, students will place their cell phones into an area in the classroom designated by the classroom teacher for the duration of class.

2. Accessibility in Emergencies: In case of an emergency, students will be granted permission to access their cell phones.

3. Device Settings: Students are required to silence or turn off their phones before placing them in the designated area.

Please note, students will have access to their cell phone during classroom transitions and lunch time.

Enforcement and Consequences

To ensure compliance with these expectations, the following steps will be taken if a student is either found with a cell phone after class has started or using a cell phone during class:

1. 1st Occurrence:

• Incident logged in PowerSchool by teacher

• Parent/guardian contacted by teacher via email

• Incident logs in PowerSchool are monitored by OHS Administration

2. 2nd Occurrence:

• Incident logged in PowerSchool by teacher

• Parent/guardian contacted by teacher via email

• Referral to the Dean of Students

1. Potential Course Consequences

1. Parent Communication from Administration

2. Restorative Practices

3. Prevention Program for violation

3. 3rd Occurence:

• Incident logged in PowerSchool

• Parent/guardian contacted

• Referral to the Dean of Students, resulting in detention or further consequences such as suspension

Classroom Assessment Expectations

On assessment days, any student caught with a communication device (cell phone, air pods, smart watches) will receive an automatic zero. Student will then be given consequences that follow the OHS Academic Integrity Policy.

Earbuds/Smart Watches Expectations

The use of earbuds & smart watches are restricted unless explicitly permitted by the teacher. Students must ensure that earbuds remain out of their ears and smart watches remain out of sight during class to prevent any potential distraction. Both of these items should remain in the student’s backpack.

By adhering to this expectation, we aim to create a more productive and immersive educational experience for all students at Oxford High School. We appreciate the cooperation of students, parents, and staff in upholding these guidelines.

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