Device Policy

Phone Policy

This policy may be upsetting, but it is the new policy that has been put in place by Norfolk Public Schools to adhere to the cell phone policy outlined in a memo by the governor of Virginia, Glen Youngkin. On the next slide, you will find a link to the document outlining the device policy.

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Device-free Zone

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Confiscate phone & referral

Fourth Offense

Confiscate phone

Third Offense

In Our Class

You will put your phone in a paper bag on your desk

Second Offense

Ms. Kuzara or Ms. Hayes will ask you to put your phone away.

First Offense

In Our Class

Multiple Choice

Are you allowed to use your phone in Ms. Kuzara's class?

• Yes, you can use your phone during group work.
• You can use your phone for educational purposes.
• Only during breaks is phone usage allowed.
• No, you are not allowed to use your phone in Ms. Kuzara's class.

Multiple Choice

Should you have headphones of any kind on during class?

• Headphones are required for listening to lectures.
• No, you should not have headphones on during class.
• Yes, headphones can help you focus during class.
• Only wireless headphones are allowed in class.

Multiple Choice

The device ban includes phones, headphones, smart watches, iPads/Tablet, and personal laptops.

• The banned devices include only laptops and headphones.
• The banned devices are only smartphones and tablets.
• The ban does include all of the items listed above.

• The banned devices are phones, cameras, and gaming consoles.

Multiple Select

When I am done with class work I can do the following.

• Watch videos/play games on Chromebook

• Read a book or play a board game

• Use a personal device such as a cell phone.

• Bother other students who are working

Multiple Choice

Where did this policy come from?

• Ms. Kuzara

• Mr. Smigiel

• Ms. Hayes

• Gov. Youngkin