📱 Lowell High School Cell Phone Policy

Our Core Belief

At Lowell High School, learning time is sacred.
That’s why cell phones are prohibited during instructional time in all academic classes.

This policy protects our classrooms from distractions so every student can stay engaged, learn deeply, and ride toward success.

We live our RIDER values by following this policy:

Responsibility 📅 — Phones go in the box at the start of class.
Integrity 🤝 — Follow the rules even when no one is watching.
Determination 💪 — Stay focused on learning.
Engagement 📚 — Be present and participate.
Respect 🙌 — Allow classmates and teachers to teach & learn without disruption.

📦 Collection of Phones

Every academic class: Place your phone in the cell phone box when entering.

If you claim not to have a phone but are later seen with one:

• Teacher will call security.
• Phone goes to the House Office.
• Violation will be documented.

Hallway Rule: If you’re caught with a phone visible during class time in the hallway, it will be confiscated and progressive discipline will apply.

👩‍🏫 Substitute Teacher Expectations

Whether long-term or daily, substitutes must enforce the policy exactly like regular classroom teachers.

🚨 Progressive Discipline for Cell Phone Violations

🔥 Special Situations

Fire Drills 🚒 — Teacher takes cell phone box outside and returns phones at end of class.
Assemblies 🎤 — Phones stay in backpacks; violation triggers policy protocol.
School-wide Phone Outage 📞 — Admin will announce if phones can be temporarily used for safety; may not replace laptops.
Internet Outage 🌐 — Policy stays in effect; teachers switch to non-digital lessons.

🚫 Photography & Videography

No photography or filming without prior permission.
Inappropriate use — including harassment, bullying, or policy defiance — will trigger progressive discipline.

🎧 Earbuds / AirPods / Headphones / Portable Speakers

• Allowed in class only for teacher-directed educational purposes.
  
• Outside class: only one ear covered at a time for safety and communication.
  
• No portable speakers or speakerphone music during school hours.
  
  

💡 Rider Reminder:

Your phone will still be there after class — but your chance to learn won’t come back.