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Students should only bring those personal items to school which are necessary for the completion of school work. It is recommended that valuables not be brought to school (such as expensive jewelry, hi‐tech equipment, top‐of‐ the‐line sporting goods, etc.). When necessary, students may bring such items but at their own risk. The school is not responsible for personal items brought to school which may be lost, damaged, or stolen. Items brought to school should be clearly marked with the student’s name. Primary School students are not allowed to bring cellular phones or any electronic devices to school. If parents need to reach their Primary School child during the day, they should contact the school office. Similarly, if students need to reach their parents, they need do it from the Primary office. Elementary School students are allowed to bring cellular phones to school as long as they are turned off and stored away during the school day. Phones should be kept in backpacks and are not be used to make last‐minute arrangements for dismissal and/or after‐school activities. These arrangements may only be made through the Elementary Office. Any cellular phone found being used by an elementary student during the day will be taken to the office and kept there until picked up personally by parents. School will provide electronic devices as needed during the school day. If parents need to reach their Elementary School child during the day, they should contact the school office. Similarly, if students need to reach their parents, they need do it from the Elementary office. |
In the Middle and High Schools: Electronic communication devices such as cellular phones may be used during break, lunch, and before and after school. They may not be used during homeroom, classes, or semester exams except when requested by the teacher for the purpose of learning. Portable music devices may be used during break, lunch, and before and after school. Teachers may grant students the privilege of using musical devices with headphones during class provided that academic and behavioral performance does not deteriorate, or that the classroom environment is not disrupted. Devices may also be used after completing semester exams. Repeated infractions will result in the device being confiscated by the teacher and turned into the office.The student may not pick up the confiscated device until the end of the school day. Repeated offenses will have consequences in accordance with the CNG Code of Honor and Disciplinary Policy. |