Personal mobile devices in schools
Ministry of Education guidelines require school boards to implement a policy limiting the use of personal mobile devices in schools beginning in September 2024. The new policy regarding mobile devices in school is reflected in the SCDSB Code of Conduct. Students and families need to be aware of the following expectations:
Students in Kindergarten to Grade 6
Personal mobile devices must be stored out of view and powered off or set to silent mode throughout the full instructional day except under the following circumstances:
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For educational purposes, as directed by an educator;
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For health and medical purposes; and/or,
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To support special education needs, as documented in the student’s IEP.
Students in Grade 7 to 12
Personal mobile devices must be stored out of view and powered off or set to silent mode during instructional time except under the following circumstances:
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For educational purposes, as directed by an educator;
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For health and medical purposes; and/or,
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To support special education needs, as documented in the student’s IEP.
Additional information regarding expectations for the use of mobile devices: