DeKalb School of the Arts

Dekalb County Schools

Update from DCSD 2016-2017 Student Code of Conduct

 Students may possess and use electronic communication devices in accordance with procedures promulgated by the Superintendent. Such procedures shall provide that electronic communication devices may not be used during instructional time and must not interfere with the educational mission of the schools or pose a safety hazard.

All students are expected to adhere to the following rules relative to electronic communication devices: (1) Phones must be turned completely off (not on silent or vibrate mode) and put away out of view (as directed by the school) during instructional time (official start of school day to the end of the school day), except for approved instructional purposes; (2) No text messaging is allowed, except for approved instructional purposes; (3) Students with serious medical conditions or other unusual circumstances may be given special permission by the school principal to use this device if it is determined to be essential for the health of the student.

Parents/guardians are asked to refrain from calling, e-mailing, or texting their student during instructional time. In the event of an emergency, the parent/guardian may contact the student via the school’s phone system. All violations of these expectations will result in confiscation of the device. Moreover, the confiscated device will be returned only to the parent/guardian.