Brockton Senior School Student Cell Phone Use Agreement
School Year 2025-26
Brockton School Cell Phone Use Agreement
At Brockton, we believe that learning and life are richest when we are fully present, with ourselves, with one another, and with the moment. This agreement outlines our shared expectations for cell phone use so that our school can remain a space of connection, clarity, and care
This cell phone policy applies primarily to cell phone use during the school day, generally considered to be between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m ; or from the first scheduled class (if it starts before 8am) until the last scheduled class (if it ends past 4:00pm)
Why We Have This Agreement
Cell phones are powerful tools, but without boundaries, they can pull us away from the very things that help us grow: deep focus, real friendships, and meaningful learning This agreement helps us keep our minds clear and our hearts open during the school day.
General Cell Phone Guidelines (All Students)
Be Responsible: Use your phone wisely. Avoid harmful content and speak up if you see or hear something concerning.
Keep It Silent: Phones must be on silent during school hours. No buzzing, ringing, or alarms.
Privacy Matters: No photos, videos, or recordings unless everyone involved gives their explicit permission
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Respect Others’ Property: Never use or go through someone else’s phone.
In Emergencies: If you need to use your phone in an emergency, find a trusted adult or advisor. Parents/guardians should call the office for urgent messages.
To help create a respectful, focused, and safe learning environment, I understand and agree to follow the school's technology expectations:
I agree to:
● Use technology responsibly and respectfully, both in and out of class
● Keep my phone off and away during instructional time, unless my teacher gives permission
● Avoid using devices in private areas such as bathrooms or locker rooms
● Avoid using cell phones in hallways or cell phone free areas during breaks, lunches
● Never record, take photos, or share media of others without their consent
● Follow grade-level guidelines for when and where I can use my device
● Use devices for learning, not entertainment, during school hours.
● Comply with the teacher's requests to store my phone or place it in a designated holding area
● Ask permission if I need to contact home during school hours (for students in Grades 6–7)
● Ask to use a classroom or use a designated area (outside deck or ATCO modules) if I need to contact home during lunch or break time
I will not:
● Use my device to access harmful, inappropriate, or distracting content while at school (e.g. during class or in shared spaces with other students).
● Text or take calls during class.
● Use someone else’s device or allow others to use mine.
● Disrupt learning with alarms, ringtones, or notifications
● Use devices in hallways or gathering spaces during breaks (Grades 8–12) and lunch time.
I understand:
● My phone or device may be confiscated if I do not follow these expectations
● Repeated misuse may result in loss of device privileges at school.
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● My parents/guardians will be notified if issues continue
● In emergencies, I may use my phone with staff permission in a safe area.
● My digital choices reflect my character and impact the school community.
Our Shared Commitment
Together, we uphold the values that shape our learning environment. Students, teachers, and parents/guardians each play a part in building a learning environment where respect, presence, and connection thrive We all agree to follow the principles outlined in the Educational Technology Handbook for Senior School
Acknowledgement and Agreement
By signing this agreement, I undertake to act in a moral and ethical manner that demonstrates respect for myself, and towards others I agree to follow the principles that define responsible digital citizenship and accept that failing to follow these expectations will result in disciplinary action by the school which may include, but is not limited to, loss of the school’s technological resources
Student Name:
Grade attending:
Student Signature:
Date:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Parent/Guardian Signature: