Chantilly Cell Phone Policy 24-25

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 08/28/2024 03:05 PM EDT
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Chantilly Cell Phone Policy:

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Cell Phone Policy for 24-25 - Violation Enforcement begins on 9/3.

  • Cell phones may be used on campus before the first bell, after the last bell, during passing periods, and lunches only. There is no phone use permitted in the library during the school day.
  • All Phone accessories are also to be silenced and away when phone use is prohibited. Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. Airplane mode is encouraged.
  • Students with a documented health or educational need through special services may have an exception. Please work through your child’s administrator if you believe an exception is needed.
  • Chantilly staff will implement the FCPS policy and document any cell phone use offenses in SIS for tracking purposes.. Additionally, staff will be asked not to use cell phones for instructional activities without obtaining permission from the administration first. Please review the response steps to cell phone violations above and discuss with your student. Violation documentation and consequence enforcement begins on September 3, 2024.

  • You can find more information on FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage (for all schools) and cell phone storage webpage (for schools that are getting storage containers). Both of these webpages include a button to provide feedback. 

Our Chantilly staff is committed to a connecting with students, collaborating with families, and building a community that is focused on learning and promoting social-emotional health and well-being. 

We ask for your support as we work together as a staff, with our students, and partner with families to learn our new policies and consistently apply classroom strategies to ensure an engaging, supportive learning environment for all.

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