Digital Media Device Policy
Washington Terrace Elementary is not responsible for lost/stolen cell phones, gaming devices, iPads, smart watches, etc. It is recommended that these Digital Media Devices (DMDs) not be brought to school at all.
DMDs should not be used, seen or heard during school hours. Students may use the office phone with permission. Parents can call the school to get messages to their child.
DMDs must remain off during school hours (8:30am - 3:20pm), except in the case of an emergency (ie: school lockdown) or with teacher permission.
DMDs are not allowed outside during recesses.
DMDs are not allowed to be used while on school grounds before and school.
DMDs are to be kept in the teacher's designated space or in the office during school hours.
School owned devices, such as chromebooks and computers, are not to be used for personal communication of any kind (ie: email, messaging, chats).
If students do not adhere to the policy:
1st offense: Student will be reminded and warned.
2nd offense: DMD will be taken away and locked in the office to be picked up after school.
3rd offense: DMD will be taken away and locked in the office to be picked up by a parent.
More than one infraction of DMD use may include asking the student to not bring the device on the school ground for the remainder of the year.