James F. Byrnes High School | 2017-2018 Student Handbook - page 47

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GPP-6204
Electronic Device Policy
Students may possess an electronic communication device in school
under the following conditions:
Possession of an electronic communication device by a
student is considered to be a privilege, which may be forfeited
by any student who fails to follow school rules, board policy,
or the law.
Students may use such devices before school, during class
changes, during lunches, and after school.
Students may use such devices during class time for
instructional purposes with the expressed permission of the
teacher.
All students must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy.
Should a student cause a disruption to the instructional process
or educational setting, the behavior will be addressed through
the school discipline code according to the type and severity
of the disruption.
Students
may not
use electronic communication devices
outside the direct supervision of a staff member while in
common areas during class time. Common areas are defined
as hallways, cafeteria, restrooms, front office, guidance office,
lobbies, etc.
These devices
may not
be used in any area where personal
privacy of others must be respected such as dressing rooms or
restrooms.
The creation of videos or pictures
is not permitted
without
prior approval of an administrator.
The school is not responsible for any devices that are lost,
stolen or damaged while being used on school property
.
Electronic communication devices are defined as any
telecommunications device (including cellular telephones, pagers, etc.)
Student Dress Code
The orderly conduct of the educational process requires that the
clothing and grooming of students not be distracting, disruptive, or
provocative. The teaching staff and dress code committee of
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