Student Handbook - Kingsport City Schools - Website

K I N G S P O R T C I T Y S C H O O : S T U D E N T H A N D B O O K Users may not use the KCS computer system for commercial purposes, defined asoffering or providing goods or services or purchasing goods or services for personaluse. Users may not use the system for political lobbying, as defined by state law TCA 3-6-102. Students may use the system to communicate with their elected representativesand to express their opinion on political issues.PERSONAL LAPTOPSUpon prior approval from faculty and/or administration, student laptops may only be connectedto the school network for educational/classroom purposes. Students may use their personallaptop computers in the event they do not have immediate access to school computers. In thisevent, student laptops may only be used under the direct supervision of an authorized KCSemployee/volunteer.ITEMS TO LEAVE AT HOMEItems not appropriate for school will be confiscated. For example: Skateboards, shoe-skates,laser pointers, games, toys, chains or other items that may interfere with instruction are notallowed. Candy, gum, food and drinks are not allowed. Any exception will require the writtenpermission of a staff member. See Confiscation of Items.CELL PHONESThe Attorney General of Tennessee states that a school has the authority to confiscate a cellphone when the cell phone has been determined to be an unauthorized item in the school rules.The disciplinary action is cumulative so that repeat or persistent violations of the policy result inenhanced disciplinary action. Further, a student’s due process rights are ensured withnotification of the cell phone policy.ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary school students’ cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turnedoff and not visible upon a student’s arrival to school (upon entering the building) untilthe end of the student’s school day. Elementary school students are required to storetheir cell phones and other electronic devices in their backpacks unless under thedirect supervision of school personnel. Cell phones may be confiscated if this rule isviolated. See Confiscation of Items. When confiscated from elementary students,parents will be asked to retrieve the cell phone from school administration.MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle school students’ cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned offand not visible upon a student’s arrival to school (upon entering the school building)until the end of the student’s school day. Middle school students are required to storetheir cell phone and other electronic devices in their locker unless under the directsupervision of school personnel. Cell phone use is not permitted between classes. Foremergency purposes, land-line telephones are available in the classrooms and in theadministrative offices of the school.Cell phones may be confiscated if this rule is violated. See Confiscation of Items.Refusal to immediately relinquish the entire cell phone (including battery, SIM card,etc.) will result in disciplinary action and possible referral to law enforcement officials.HIGH SCHOOL48