Student Cell Phones

In accordance with state law, the district prohibits the use of a personal communication device (such as cell phones, tablets, and smartwatches) while on school property during the school day. For more information about permitted use in certain circumstances and disciplinary measures that apply to this prohibition, see the Student Code of Conduct and policy FNCE(LOCAL).

The use of cell phones or any device capable of capturing images is strictly prohibited in locker rooms or restroom areas while at school or at a school-related or
school-sponsored event. 

GISD will require students to keep cell phones and all devices that connect to a cell phone, including air pods, headphones, and smart watches in their bag or out of sight from the first instruction bell until the final instructional bell. Teachers may request from campus administration to use cell phones for specific instructional purposes. Campus administration may also allow cell phones during events that hold significant meaning (Homecoming, Pep Rallies, etc.)

Cell phones are not permitted in the bathrooms, locker rooms, and back office areas. Students are not permitted to have cell phones out for any reason. Any violation of the use of cell phones in these specific areas will result in a disciplinary action.

If a student uses a personal communications device without authorization during the school day, the student will be disciplined in accordance with the Student Code of
Conduct.

The student and/or parent may pick up the confiscated communications device from the principal’s office.

Confiscated communications devices that are not retrieved by the student or the student’s parent will be stored in accordance with administrative regulations. [See policy FNCE for more information. 

In limited circumstances and in accordance with law, a student’s personal communication device may be searched by authorized personnel. [See Searches and
Investigations and policy FNF for more information.]

The district is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen communications devices.

Students must obtain prior approval to use personal electronic devices allowed by law for instructional purposes while on campus. The district may not permit use of a
prohibited personal communication device except as required by law. [See Possession and Use of Personal Communication Devices, Including Cell Phones and Other
Electronic Devices] Students must also sign a user agreement that contains applicable rules for use (separate from this handbook).

All personal devices must be turned off during the instructional day when not in use for approved instructional purposes. Violations of the user agreement may result in withdrawal of privileges and other disciplinary action.