Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices

Wahlquist Jr. High School is equipped with the capability to allow students to access internet services on personally owned electronic devices—i.e. lap-top computers, E-readers, iPads, iPods, cell phones, etc. Students may utilize these electronic devices in the classroom as long as they are used for “educational purposes” as specified by the teacher, under the direction of the teacher, and with the approval of the classroom teacher, otherwise, electronic devices should be turned off and out of sight.. These electronic devices may also be used by students before and after school and during lunch and pass time as long as usage is in compliance with school/ district policy and the law and does not create a distraction in the school environment. Students are responsible to comply with the Acceptable Use Policy guidelines when utilizing personal electronic devices at the school. Disciplinary measures will be enforced when students use these devices inappropriately in the school environment.

Office telephones are available throughout the school day for students who need to call parents. Parents may also contact students through the office. Students must obtain a hall pass to use the office telephone.

Filming/taking photos on school campus during school hours is not allowed unless they are taken for educational purposes under the direction of a teacher. 

Violations:

  • First violation: Confiscation of electronic device and parent notification. Device will be returned to student at the end of school day. 

  • Second violation: Parents will need to personally retrieve the device at the school.

  • Third and further violations: Disciplinary action, including, but not limited to: suspension, district office referral, etc.  Parent will need to pick up the device at the school.

  • Under certain circumstances, the administration will have the right to view contents of electronic devices.

  • School district policies and Utah state and federal laws regarding illegal content of electronic devices will be strictly enforced.