Students may possess or use electronic devices provided that the use of such devices is confined to areas in the North or South parking lot -before and/or after school hours or during lunch break. Electronic devices are not to be used in the building during school hours.
Electronic devices shall not be carried into classrooms during assessments, semester exams, or other testing situations. Accessing of an electronic device during an exam (standardized or classroom) is considered cheating. The Washoe County School District Honor policy, the Reno High School student handbook and the individual teacher’s rules and regulations apply. Possible consequences are failure in citizenship, failing or invalidating a test and other disciplinary consequences. Since test proctors or teachers are unable to ascertain the use of an electronic device during a test, the sight of an electronic device will determine use during a test. Electronic devices that are confiscated during a test will not be returned to the student without a parent(s)/guardian(s) conference.
Inside school buildings and during the school day, electronic devices shall be in the “off” position at all times. Electronic devices should be stored in the student’s locker, if possible. When not possible, the electronic devices may be carried in the “off” position in the student’s backpack. Outside of the school instructional hours or during school activities, electronic devices may be carried in the “vibrate” or “silent ringer” notification mode.
Electronic devices such as iPods, MP3 players, DVD players, cameras, handheld games, and laser pointers are considered nuisance items and are not allowed on campus at any time.
Second Offense
Third Offense
Fourth Offense
Electronic devices shall not be carried into classrooms during assessments, semester exams, or other testing situations. Accessing of an electronic device during an exam (standardized or classroom) is considered cheating. The Washoe County School District Honor policy, the Reno High School student handbook and the individual teacher’s rules and regulations apply. Possible consequences are failure in citizenship, failing or invalidating a test and other disciplinary consequences. Since test proctors or teachers are unable to ascertain the use of an electronic device during a test, the sight of an electronic device will determine use during a test. Electronic devices that are confiscated during a test will not be returned to the student without a parent(s)/guardian(s) conference.
Inside school buildings and during the school day, electronic devices shall be in the “off” position at all times. Electronic devices should be stored in the student’s locker, if possible. When not possible, the electronic devices may be carried in the “off” position in the student’s backpack. Outside of the school instructional hours or during school activities, electronic devices may be carried in the “vibrate” or “silent ringer” notification mode.
Electronic devices such as iPods, MP3 players, DVD players, cameras, handheld games, and laser pointers are considered nuisance items and are not allowed on campus at any time.
Consequences
First Offense- The electronic device shall be confiscated;
- The electronic device shall be turned over to the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) IN PERSON; and
- A warning shall be given regarding the consequence(s) for any future violation of the policy.
Second Offense
- The electronic device shall be confiscated;
- The parent(s)/legal guardian(s) shall be notified;
- The electronic device shall be turned over to the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) IN PERSON;
- Two (2) school detentions will be assigned;
- The policy shall be again reviewed with the student and his/her parent(s)/legal guardian(s); and
- A further warning shall be given regarding the consequence(s) for any future violation of the policy.
Third Offense
- The electronic device shall be confiscated;
- The parent(s)/legal guardian(s) shall be notified;
- In School suspension will be assigned;
- The electronic device shall be turned over to the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) IN PERSON;
- The policy shall be again reviewed with this student and his/her parent(s)/legal guardian(s); and
- A further warning shall be given regarding the consequence(s) for any future violation of the policy.
Fourth Offense
- The electronic device shall be confiscated;
- The parent(s)/legal guardian(s) shall be notified;
- The electronic device shall be turned over to the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) IN PERSON; and
- Student will be suspended.
