WCPSS Board Policy 3225--Technology Responsible Use on School System Property

Each principal may establish rules for his or her school site as to whether, and how, personal technology devices (including, but not limited to smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.) may be used on campus. The school system assumes no responsibility for personal technology devices brought to school.

Students are expected to comply with the Code of Conduct and the applicable “Rules for Use of Technology Resources” set forth in this policy when students use a personal device on school property, at school-sponsored events, on school-based transportation, or anytime a personal device is connected to school system technology resources.  As an example, students using a personal device on school property, at school-sponsored events, on school-based transportation, or when the device is connected to school system technology resources, shall not engage in creating, intentionally viewing, accessing, downloading, storing, printing or transmitting images, graphics (including still or moving pictures), sound files, text files, documents, messages or other material that is obscene, defamatory, profane, pornographic, harassing, or abusive. 

Harris Creek Elementary Policy: 

Cell phones / Smartphones / Music player devices / Tablets

If your child brings a cell phone or other personal device to school, it must remain in their backpack and turned OFF for the entire school day.  All other provisions of WCPSS Board Policy 3225 listed above apply.  If a student’s personal device disrupts instruction, your child’s teacher may request that you pick it up in the office.  

Smartwatches / Game Watches

Smartwatches and game watches are allowed only if put in airplane mode in order to disable text messages and phone calls from being received by the watch/device. The watch is considered a cell phone UNLESS airplane mode is activated. All other provisions of WCPSS Board Policy 3225 listed above apply.  If a student’s smart/game watch disrupts instruction, your child’s teacher may request that you pick it up in the office.

Note:  Harris Creek Elementary School and WCPSS assume no responsibility for personal technology devices brought to school.