Electronic Equipment Policy

We expect students to take responsibility for their behavior and actions. Our expectations for students in their daily experiences at Saint John ’ s School are outlined in the Respect, Responsibility and Safety document that follows this policy. All students and parents should be very familiar with all aspects of these expectations and agree to follow these guidelines. When a student does not meet these expectations, staff will work with him or her to resolve the issue.

Students will be guided to solve their own problems. Each student and situation is different so as we deal with situations we will help students to grow and learn from their actions and “Make – it – Right” . If a student cannot or chooses not to solve a problem, appropriate and natural consequences will be imposed by a staff member. Some consequences may involve gentle reminders, redirecting behavior, or new placement within a classroom. Communication of these events may include a letter or phone call home from the student. Chronic or repeated poor student choices will require more serious consequences which may involve giving back time owed to a teacher during recess or after school and will include service back to the school when possible. Participation in extracurricular activities can be restricted due to discipline issues. Repeated offenses will result in a meeting with the Principal, parents/guardians and student to problem-solve and create a plan moving forward. In the case of the most serious behaviors such as bullying, fighting, weapons, vandalism or chemical use, the administrator will fully investigate and when necessary involve the Pastor regarding consequences involving suspension or expulsion.

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT POLICY

The school will provide technology needed as part of the curriculum. Students should not bring any of the following to school:

● Radios ● CD players ● iPods / MP3 players ● Cameras ● Cellular phones and smartwatches are strongly discouraged. If a student must

bring a cell phone or smartwatch, it must be kept in the backpack until the

student leaves the building at dismissal time unless special arrangements are made with the teacher and Principal. If a smartwatch must be worn in class, it is not to be used to text, answer phone calls, or play music/games during school hours without the permission of the teacher. ● Hand-held video games