Handheld Personal Device and Cell Phone Policy

This policy states the following guidelines for all students:

Students are only allowed the use of personal handheld devices before and after school hours.  They are not allowed to be used in the classroom or in the hallways between class changes.  Violation of the policy will result in the following:

 1st offense: Item is confiscated and turned into the front office.  The parent will be contacted to pick up the item.  Level 1- Verbal warning

 2nd offense: Item is confiscated and turned into the front office.  The parent will be contacted to pick up the item.  Level 2- Detention

 3rd offense:  Item is confiscated and turned into the front office.  The parent will be contacted to pick up the item.    Level 3- suspension      

 

The information below pertains specifically to cell phones:

~ NorthStar High School allows students to use cell phones on campus BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ONLY.

~ Cellular telephones are not to be SEEN or USED during school hours.

~ Students who do not adhere to the policy are subject to the following disciplinary procedures:

~ 1st Offense: Cell phone is taken from the student and the parent is contacted to pick up the phone at the front office.  This will be a written Level 1 violation of the OCPS student code of conduct.

~ 2nd Offense: Cell phone is taken from the student and the parent is contacted to pick up the phone at the front office.  This will be a written Level 2  violation of the OCPS student code of conduct. The student will receive a detention for repeat misconduct.

~ 3rd Offense: Cell phone is taken from the student and the parent is contacted to pick up the phone at the front office.  This will be a written Level 3 violation of the OCPS student code of conduct.  The student will receive suspension for the repeat misconduct- Level 3.

~ The school office phone is the point of contact for parents who need to contact the student during the day.  You may contact the office at 407-273-1188 and leave a message with the front office.     


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