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Wireless Communication Devices Wireless communication devices include two-way communication devices, such as cellular phones, mobile phones, MP3 players, electronic games, beepers, pagers, portable computers including but not limited to laptops, personal digital assistances (PDA), tablets, eReaders, iPads, personal organizers and similar wireless devices. Possessing a wireless communication device is not a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. However, a student shall not disrupt the educational process or interfere with the safety-to-life issues of students by using a wireless communication device inappropriately.
When using electronic devices for the purposes of learning consistent with the educational objectives of the District during the instructional day, students must comply with Board Policy 7540.03 – Student Responsible Use of Technology, Social Media, and District Network Systems, Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety.
The following rules must be followed regarding the possession, use, and display of wireless communication devices:
Students may only possess, display and use wireless communication devices (i.e. texting, email, telephone etc.) before or after the instructional day.
Students must ensure that the telephone capabilities of their devices are turned off during the instructional day (i.e. ringer off, silent mode, etc.)
Students shall avoid classroom disruptions, by not displaying, using, or activating the data access portion of their wireless communication devices during the instructional day unless instructed to do so by the teacher and/or authorized school personnel under the Bring Your Own Device initiative outlined in Board Policy 7540.03. This includes during class, in the library, during lunch breaks, during class changes and during any other structured activity. Unless using its data access capabilities for instructional purposes as directed by their teacher and/or authorized school personnel as outlined in Board Policy 7540.03.
Students may not use the broadband capabilities (3G, 4G, etc…) of personal devices for data access during school hours – students may only access data utilizing the school’s wireless network during this time.
The school is not responsible if a student’s wireless communication or any electronic device is lost or stolen.
The possession of a cellular telephone is not a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. However, the possession of a cellular telephone that disrupts the educational process, the use of the cellular telephone capabilities during school hours, use of a cellular phone to commit a crime, and the possession or use of a cellular telephone that disrupts or interferes with the safety-to-life issue for students being transported on a Miami-Dade County Public Schools bus, are infractions of the Code of Student Conduct.
