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Cell Phone Policy

TMS CELL PHONE/PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Our “away for the day” starts upon entering the building and when exiting the building at the end of the school day.

Student Expectations:

  • I understand that I am allowed to bring my cell phone to TMS, but I am asked to place it in my locker and not to use it during the school day.  These areas include hallways, cafeteria, classrooms, restrooms, and other locations around TMS.
  • I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of my cell phone and/or electronic devices.
  • I am expected to keep my cell phone silenced and in my locker for the duration of the school day.
  • I understand if I need to make an emergency call during the day, I am able to come to the main office, check in, and use either my cell phone or a school phone.
  • I understand I may have my smart watch on and silenced. I understand that receiving/sending text messages are not allowed and this may result in the loss of this privilege.

Please note: Refusal to comply with a request to turn over the phone is considered insubordination and may result in disciplinary action.

Violation of our expectations may result in the following:

First offense: warning and student asked to put the device away.

Second offense: cell phone or device confiscated, brought to the main office, parents/guardians notified, and phone retrieved at the end of the day.

Third offense: cell phone or device confiscated, brought to the main office, parents notified, and parents/guardians pick up phone or device from office.: 

Fourth offense: cell phone or device confiscated, brought to main office, parents notified, and student placed on phone plan (brings phone to office at beginning of day and returned at end of day; or family may choose to keep phone at home).

  Any further incidents will follow the TSD Code of Conduct for insubordination and may result in consequences ranging from checking in a phone/PED daily to suspension. 

July, 2025