Cell Phone Policy:
While Ouachita School District recognizes the importance of technology in today's world we also believe there is a time and place for these devices to be utilized. Cell phones and other personal technology devices cause many issues in the school and distract greatly from the instruction and learning that each student is here for. Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Ouachita School District will operate on a “no electronics in sight” policy from 7:35-4:00. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, iPod, iPad, Apple watches or their equivalent, headphones, video games, earbuds and personal laptops/tablets/ computers. Electronics of any type must be turned off and stored in a bag, backpack or locker and not directly on their person. State approved assistive technology devices will be exempt from this rule.
Students who are found in possession of an electronic device during school hours will receive the following:
First Offense: Parent or legal guardian will have to come pick up device from the office. Student will be required to pay a $10.00 fine, or the student will receive 2 days of ISS.
Second Offense: Parent or legal guardian will have to come pick up device from the office. Student will be required to pay a $10 fine, or the student will receive 3 days of ISS. Student will be required to take all semester exams.
Third Offense: Parent or legal guardian will have to come pick up device from the office. Student will be required to pay a $10 fine, or the student will receive 5 days of ISS. Student will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities including athletics, prom, field trips, etc. and be required to take all semester exams.
Fourth Offense: Parent or legal guardian will have to come pick up device from the office. Student will be required to pay a $10 fine and the student will receive 3 days of OSS. Student will not be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities and will be required to take all semester exams.
Fifth Offense: Parent or legal guardian will have to come pick up device from the office, and the student will be recommended for expulsion.
Students have no right of privacy as to the content contained on any electronic device that has been confiscated. Cell phones may be turned over to the proper authorities when deemed necessary by administration.
Refusal to give up Cell Phone upon request:
Disciplinary Measures:
First Offense: Remain in ISS after required three (3) days until cell phone is turned in to the office for the parent to pick up. Student will be required to take all semester exams. After (10) days recommendation for expulsion.
$10 fine for device violation.
Second offense: Remain in ISS after required three (3) days until cell phone is turned in to the office for the parent to pick up. After (10) days recommendation for expulsion. Student will be required to take all semester exams. Student will not be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities including athletics, prom, field trips, etc. 10.00 fine for device violation.