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Cell Phone Policy for Centerville Junior-Senior High

Posted Date: 09/25/25 (10:18 AM)
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STUDENT PHONE POLICY & GUIDELINES

 
Phones are not to be used during school in addition to personal computers. Every student is assigned a personal Yondr Pouch. While the Yondr Pouch is considered school property, it is each student’s responsibility to bring their Pouch with them to school every day and keep it in good working condition.

DAILY PROCESS

As students Arrive to School, they will: 
 
  1. Turn their phone off.
  2. Place their phone inside their Pouch and secure it in front of school staff.   Air pods and Smartwatches will also need to be placed in the pouch.
  3. Store their Pouch in their backpack for the day. 
 
At the end of the day, students will open their Pouch, remove their phone and put their Pouch in their backpack. Students must bring their Pouch to school with them each day.  
 
*Students arriving late or leaving early will pouch/unpouch their phones in the Main Office 

VIOLATIONS

Using their cellphone -Students have been warned and reminded about using cellphones from 8/13-9/8.  Since Yondr pouches have been distributed and magnets are readily available, warnings are no longer given.

  • The parent/guardian will need to come up to the front office to pick up their phone and the student will spend 2 days in ISS.
  • Repeated electronic device offenses may result in more serious disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct 

Pouch Damage / Lost Pouch

  • If a student damages their Pouch, it will be a $30 administration fee for the cost of the replacement of the Pouch.
  • Examples of damage:
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  • Deep scratches on the globe and on the green ring around it 
  • Intentional pen marks on the inside of the Pouch
  • Bent pins
  • Pin and button not fully recessing, due to pin damage

Forgotten Pouch

If a student forgets their Pouch and lets administration know on arrival, their phone will be collected, and Admin will call home to remind the Parent of the policy. The phone will be returned to the student at dismissal. 
If a student consistently forgets their Pouch, it is considered Lost. Refer to the Lost Pouch policy above.