Section C: Use of Technology

1.0 General Principles

1.1 Appropriate Use of Devices

• Students are allowed to bring phones and laptops to school, but they must follow strict usage guidelines.
• Technology must be used responsibly and only for educational purposes as directed by teachers or school staff.
• Students are responsible for ensuring the proper handling and safety of their devices while on school premises.
• Any damage or loss caused by misuse will result in disciplinary action and possible financial restitution.

2.0 Mobile Phone Policy

2.1 Submission Upon Arrival

• All students must submit their phones into designated phone cases upon arrival at school.
• Phones must remain in the phone case during school hours unless explicitly permitted by school authorities.

2.2 Unauthorized Use

• Students found using their phones without permission during school hours will have their phones confiscated immediately.
• Confiscated phones will be returned at the end of the day or handed over to a parent/guardian for repeated offenses.

3.0 Laptop Policy

3.1 Use in Classroom

• Laptops can only be used in class when explicitly permitted by the teacher for educational activities.
• Unauthorized use of laptops, such as gaming, browsing non-educational content, or chatting during lessons, is prohibited.

3.2 Storage and Maintenance

• Laptops should be stored securely in student lockers or bags when not in use.
• Students must ensure their laptops are fully charged and functional before bringing them to school.

4.0 Consequences of Violations

4.1 Phone Confiscation

• Any student using a phone without permission will have it confiscated immediately.
• Repeated violations will require parental involvement and may result in further disciplinary actions.

4.2 Laptop Misuse

• Unauthorized use of laptops during class will result in confiscation for the remainder of the day.
• Continued misuse may lead to a ban on bringing laptops to school for the student involved.

4.3 Serious Offenses

• Using devices for cyberbullying, harassment, or accessing inappropriate content will result in severe disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion.

5.0 Consequences of Violation

5.1 Mobile Phone Misuse

• First Offense: Phone confiscated for a week, parental notification.
• Second Offense: Phone confiscated for 2 weeks and returned only to parents/guardians.
• Third Offense: Phone confiscated for a month returned only to parents/guardians; written warning issued.

5.2 Laptop Misuse

• First Offense: Devices confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the school day; laptop use banned for one week.
• Second Offense: Devices confiscated and returned only to a parent/guardian; laptop use banned for one month.
• Third Offense: Formal disciplinary meeting with possible long-term restrictions or loss of device privileges.

5.3 Severe Violations (Cyberbullying, Inappropriate Content)

• Using devices for cyberbullying, harassment, or accessing inappropriate content will result in severe disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion.
• Immediate referral to the disciplinary committee.
• Possible suspension or expulsion based on the gravity of the offense.