Chief Sealth International High School’s Cell Phone Policy

The cellphone policy, “Away for the Day,” has been in effect at Chief Sealth International High School for two school years. After receiving feedback from all stakeholders: staff, families, and students, the administration, Instructional Council, and Building Leadership Team analyzed the feedback to update Sealth’s “Away for the Day” Cell Phone Policy.

Away For the Day: 25-26 Revision:

• Before the school year, the admin team will send information about the negative effects of cell phone use and the new Sealth policy in the 9/1 family newsletter.
• The admin team will make daily announcements over the PA for the first 8 school days, reminding students that we are a cell-phone free school during class time.
• Lock boxes will be provided for each classroom; teachers will collect student phones in the lock boxes at the beginning of every period.
• Classroom certified educators will communicate this policy in their sub plans.
• Educators will establish meaningful relationships with students to ensure efficacy and prevent teacher burnout
• All educators must communicate and enforce this policy within their learning environments.

Interventions

Tier 1:

• All students are expected to put their cell phones in the classroom’s lockbox.
• If a student does not initially put their phone in the lockbox, and they take it out, the educator will ask the student to put the phone in the lockbox. If the student refuses, proceed to Tier 2.

Tier 2:

• The educator will contact home; two-way communication must be established.
• The educator will talk to the student in the hallway about their cell phone being in the lockbox.
• The educator may lead a classroom circle regarding cellphone usage during instructional time.
• Student must complete cell phone reflection and contract with the educator.
• If the issue persists after multiple Tier 2 interventions or the contract is broken, move on to Tier 3.

Tier 3:

• Educator will mail Sealth Admin and Ja’Lyn Combs.
• They will discuss the case and determine additional interventions.