Away for the Day ~ Cell Phone and Electronic Device Expectations

Devices are assigned to each student by Dacula Middle School and it is NOT a requirement for students to have cell phones or their own personal electronic devices. (Electronic devices include cell phones, bluetooth earbuds/headphones, smart watches, and tablets). 

Due to the disruption that they can bring to a school day impeding the teaching and learning process, it is preferred that students not bring cell phones for use at school.  It is important to know that if a student chooses to bring electronic devices, particularly cell phones, to school, he or she is doing so at his or her own risk. The school is not responsible for damage, loss, or theft.

Electronic devices should be turned off (not on silent or vibrate) and properly stored away before school begins each morning. Devices should not be seen or heard during the school day.

Parents, we ask for your support by not texting or calling your child throughout the school day. If there is an emergency or a message that needs to get to your child, please call the front office or grade level office, and staff will deliver the message to your child.

Students who choose to disregard the expectations of cell phones and electronic devices subject themselves to possible disciplinary action. Insubordination issues related to these violations may result in disciplinary action. 

Our process to address cell phones and electronic devices use is as follows:

1. If a student is seen with a cell phone/electronic device, the student will be required to take the device to the grade level clerk, who will secure it in a designated device locker.

2. The student's parent will receive an email indicating that their child violated the procedures for electronic devices and was required to secure it in

the device locker in the grade level office.  The student will be allowed to retrieve the device from the device locker at the end of the day.  The clerk will give the student a pass to return for their device at the end of the day.

3. If this occurs 3 times with the same student, their device will need to be picked up by a parent and the student will receive a school consequence.

Parents, we need your support. Please speak with your child about these expectations. As we implement “Away for the Day”, please know that we have the best interest of your child in mind.

Respect for this expectation will help provide a more productive learning environment that supports teaching and learning for our students at Dacula Middle School, where Falcons are R.E.A.L.-- Respectful! Engaged! Accountable! Leaders!