2025-2026 District Policy: Personal Electronic Devices

District Communication for HCS – Focus: ON – Distraction-Free Learning Environment 

• We are excited to roll out our focus on creating a distraction-free learning environment for the 25-26 school year so we can maximize student learning. Our campaign to create a distraction-free learning environment is called “Focus: ON” signifying both our shared focus on implementing this important change and our desire for students and staff to turn their “focus mode” on during the instructional day.

• Students are prohibited from using personal electronic devices or accessories during the instructional school day. A personal electronic device refers to any device utilized to access the Internet, Wi-Fi, cellular telephone signals or to capture images or video. This includes but is not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices.   

• This also includes the use of accessories. Personal electronic device accessories include any wired or wireless accessory or wearable technology that connects to a device and any other accessory commonly used in conjunction with a personal electronic device. 

• Although students may possess a personal electronic device, it should not be turned on or utilized for any function. The above-specified devices should be turned off, placed out of sight, and not used during instructional days. This includes established school day hours and at off-campus activities during the school day. 

Level 1 Violation: 1.7 Misuse of Personal Electronic Devices

Unauthorized possession, displaying or using a cell phone, or other electronic communication device during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to, smartwatches, headphones, earphones, earbuds, and other listening devices.  

FOCUS on Student

FOCUS on Cellphone 

FOCUS on Distraction Free Video