68% of students, parents and staff disagreed or strongly disagreed that cellphone use during school is necessary to support learning and engagement.
These rules are based on their input and are designed to enhance student engagement and learning.
Cellphone use in Battle Ground schools
Primary schools
What students can do
Talk to their parent or guardian using the phone in the main office.
What students can't do
Use cellphones and other personal electronic devices when they are on school grounds. If a parent or guardian chooses to have their child bring a cellphone to school, the phone must not be seen or heard while the student is on campus.
Middle schools
What students can do
Bring cellphones and other personal electronic devices to school, but they must be silenced and remain out of sight (e.g., in a backpack) during class time, passing periods and lunch, unless they have been given permission by a teacher or school administrator.
Use cellphones and other personal electronic devices on school grounds before the first bell of the school day and after the last bell of the school day, as well as during emergency situations involving imminent physical danger.
Talk to their parent or guardian using the phone in the main office.
What students can't do
Use cellphones and other personal electronic devices during class time, passing periods or lunch unless given permission by a teacher or school administrator for instructional or educational purposes and usage is monitored.
Use cellphones and other personal electronic devices in locker rooms or restrooms at any time.
Send, share, view or possess content that violates district policies.
Take photos of or record other students without their explicit permission.
High schools
What students can do
Bring cellphones and other personal electronic devices to school, but they must be silenced and remain out of sight (e.g., in a backpack) during class time, unless the student has been given permission by a teacher or school administrator.
Use cellphones and other personal electronic devices on school grounds before the first bell of the school day and after the last bell of the school day, during passing times and lunch and during emergency situations that involve imminent physical danger.
Talk to their parent or guardian using the phone in the main office.
What students can't do
Use cellphones and other personal electronic devices during class time, unless given permission by a teacher or school administrator for instructional or educational purposes and usage is monitored.
Use cellphones and other personal electronic devices in locker rooms or restrooms at any time.
Send, share, view or possess content that violates district policies.
Take photos of or record other students without their explicit permission.
Student learning and engagement
Policy violation
Students who violate the cellphone policy will be subject to progressive disciplinary action up to and including confiscation of their phone/device and/or losing the privilege of bringing it onto school property. If a school chooses to confiscate the phone, they are required to ensure the security of the device. A school may require a parent/guardian to pick the phone up at the end of the school day.
Initial offense: Student is warned and reminded of the rules.
Repeat offenses:
The student’s mobile device will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the day.
Parents or guardians will be notified.
A meeting may be held with the student and their parent/guardian to discuss a success plan if excessive offenses continue.
The district may administer appropriate interventions and student discipline.