Personal Mobile Devices
Personal Mobile Devices
In response to a directive from the Ministry of Education, Rainbow District School Board’s new Administrative Procedure on Personal Mobile Devices comes into effect when classes resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
For students in Grade 6 and below, personal mobile devices are to be stored out of view in their personal space and powered off or set to silent/do not disturb mode throughout the full instructional day.
For all Grade 7 to 12 students, personal mobile devices are to be stored in lockers or assigned personal spaces out of view and powered off or set to silent/do not disturb mode during the instructional period.
Access to social media sites will also be restricted throughout the school day.
Cell phone use will be permitted for educational purposes, as directed by an educator, and, in specific situations, for health and medical purposes and to support special education needs.
Mobile device use in secondary schools will be permitted before the start of the school day, at lunch and after school.