PED Policy
(January 2025)
Guiding Principles:
Responsible technology use can enhance learning and promote engagement.
Mobile technology use is part of everyday life and students must develop the necessary skills to use it effectively.
Teachers will continue to incorporate opportunities to use technology in the classroom to enhance learning.
Technology use impacts our mental health and wellness in both positive and negative ways.
Student Device Use
(effective as of March 22nd, 2021)
(effective as of March 22nd, 2021)
All Students
Students will be expected to place their device in a safe & secure area of the classroom (or their locker) during instructional time.
Students will need to seek permission to use their device for personal reasons from their teacher.
Devices may be confiscated by a teacher or administrator if a student is unable to adhere to this policy.
K - 6 Students:
Students should not bring their personal devices to school unless they have the explicit permission of their teacher or a member of the administration.
7 - 12 Students:
Students can bring their devices to school.
In accordance with NLESD policy, and FICA's Code of Conduct, students can use their devices freely during non-instructional time.
At their teacher's discretion, students may keep their devices on their person (ie. pocket, purse, bookbag, etc.). However, teacher's can request, at any point, for the device to placed in a safe & secure location, or the student's locker.
All Families
Families may be requested to pick-up a confiscated device if a student repeatedly violates this policy.
With the exception of emergencies, refrain or limit contact with their child or children on their (the child’s) device during instructional time.