Wireless Communication Devices
Disciplinary Consequences for Violations
No student may possess a Wireless Communication Device (WCD) in any public elementary or secondary school building or on the grounds thereof during the instructional day unless the WCD is turned off and stored off the student’s person.
Best practice is to leave all wireless communication devices at home. Athens City Schools is not responsible for storage, security, loss, and/or damage of electronic devices.
Violation of this policy shall result in disciplinary action as follows:
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FIRST OFFENSE: WCD is confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the day.
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SECOND OFFENSE: WCD is confiscated and returned at the end of the day. Student receives one day of ISS. Parent is notified.
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THIRD OFFENSE: WCD is confiscated and returned at the end of the day. Student receives five days ISS. Parent is notified.
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FOURTH OFFENSE: WCD is confiscated and parent must pick up from the school office. Student receives 10 days ISS.
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NOTE: Further offenses (beyond four) are considered defiance of school authority.
Failure to comply with directions of staff and/or consequences may result in additional disciplinary action