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Cell Phone Policy
06/28/2023

Comanche ISD 

Cell Phone Policy

Student Cell Phone Guidelines

CISD recognizes the importance of communication and collaboration, and provides devices for students to be productive in the classroom. To keep the focus on academics, reduce unnecessary distractions and incidents of cyberbullying, the school enforces the following:

  • Cell phones and all mobile devices such as smart watches and ear buds shall be TURNED OFF when entering school campus from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on instructional days except in extreme cases such as for pre-approved medical reasons.  
  • Cell phones and all mobile devices such as smart watches and ear buds shall be TURNED OFF on morning and afternoon bus routes to and from school. 
  • Cell phones and all mobile devices such as smart watches and ear buds shall be kept in a student’s backpack or locker – not in clothing pockets.
  • Cell phones and all mobile devices such as smart watches and ear buds are not allowed to be used in a classroom, library, common areas, or restrooms.
  • Cell phones and all mobile devices such as smart watches and ear buds can be turned back on at the end of school bell and used to communicate directly with parents/friends who are assisting in transportation.      
  • Cell phones and all mobile devices such as smart watches and ear buds are not allowed to be used during transition times or between classes.
  • If a student needs to make an emergency call during the day, they are to come to the office.

Consequences for Violating Cell Phone Policy

If a student uses their phone during the school instructional day, it will result in the confiscation of the cell phone and adherence to the following graduated offenses stated below. Authorized district employees who will be responsible for cell phone confiscation will include: administrators and teachers.

1st Offense:

Phone will be confiscated and taken to the campus office and given to the principal or assistant principal. Offense will be noted in Ascender with cell phone violation action code chosen. To retrieve the phone, parents must come to the office at the end of the school day and pay a $10 fee. 

2nd Offense:

Phone will be confiscated and taken to the campus office and given to the principal and assistant principal. Offense will be noted in Ascender with cell phone violation action code chosen. To retrieve the phone, parents must come to the office at the end of the school day and pay a $15 fee. 

3rd Offense:

Phone will be confiscated and taken to the campus office and given to the principal and assistant principal. Offense will be noted in Ascender with cell phone violation action code chosen.To retrieve the phone, parents must come  to the office at the end of the school day, have an in-person meeting with an administrator, and pay a $20 fee. A warning will be given to the student and parent that the next offense will result in In School Suspension.

Each Additional Offense

Phone will be confiscated and taken to the campus office and given to the principal and assistant principal. Offense will be noted in Ascender with cell phone violation action code chosen.The student will be assigned a day of In School Suspension. To retrieve the phone, parents must come to the office at the end of the school day, have an in-person meeting with an administrator, and pay a $20 fee.