Responsible Use of Technology

● All students will follow Responsible Use Agreement that is signed by the

student and their parents. Please review that agreement carefully with your

student before signing it.

● That Agreement includes use of WRPS devices and the students’ personal

devices including cell phones and all gaming devices.

● If students in grades K - 6 bring personal devices to school they must

secure them in their lockers when they enter the school in the morning.

● All students in grades K - 8 may only use their devices during class time for

educational purposes with specific permission from the teacher of that

class.

● Students in grades 7 and 8 may have their phones and devices out during

breaks but the Responsible Use Agreement is in effect at all times.

● Students in grades K - 6 are not allowed to have their electronic devices

out during breaks or outside at recess. That includes cell phones and all

gaming devices.

● If students do not follow the Responsible Use Agreement and/or their

teachers’ instructions in regards to the use of electronic devices,

consequences will be in place.

● Consequences include the devices / phones being kept by the teacher and

/or principal for a period of time that will be determined by the teacher and

principal.

● Other consequences (including contact with parents) may occur depending

on the severity of the infraction and for repeated offences.