School Policies
School Policy Use of Personal Mobile Devices (PMD) and Social Media in Schools
In accordance with Black Gold School Division Administrative Procedure 144:
- During instructional time, all personal mobile devices must be turned off and stored out of sight unless a teacher explicitly allows their use for educational purposes.
- PMDs are not to be used in change rooms, washrooms, or any setting that has the potential to violate a person’s reasonable expectation of privacy.
- Each school will develop rules and expectations for PMD use during non instructional time (i.e., before and after school, lunch breaks, etc.)
At Robina Baker Elementary School:
- Cell Phones: Any student bringing a cell phone to school must store it off in their locker at all times (from the first bell until the end of the day), unless directed otherwise by a teacher for a specific lesson.
- Smart Watches: Students may wear smart watches; however, they must be switched to “School Mode” or "Do Not Disturb" during school hours. All communication and app features must be disabled. If the smart watch is not capable of this feature, it should not be worn.
- Communication: If a student needs to contact a parent, they must ask their teacher or come to the office to use a school phone. To ensure students stay focused on learning, parents are asked to call the front office for any urgent messages.
- Students not following this policy may have their devices temporarily confiscated and parents will be informed to pick up the device.