Kingsport Christian Academy Cell Phone Policy

 

Cell phones have become a way of life, a technological convenience that has impacted all of our lives in one way or another.  However, in the school environment, cell phones have become a distraction and source of frequent interruption.  The use of cell phones during class takes away from the valuable time needed for instructional and most importantly, student learning.  We do recognize that cell phones can be a safety/security tool; however, they can also be a detriment in the event of a building emergency and our protocol to manage such emergencies in a safe and effective manner.  Parents are urged to utilize the school phone to relay any messages that may be urgent in nature to their child.  We will gladly relay any urgent message to your child. 

  1. Students may use cell phones ONLY during lunch.   

  2. Students may not use their phones at ANY other time. There is no time between classes for phone calls or texts.  Students are less likely to be late for class if they do not text while walking the halls.

  3. If a student needs to communicate with their parent during the school day, they may use the KCA phone. 

  4. Student drivers who need to let parents know they arrived safely at KCA should do so prior to entering the building.

  5. Cell phones must be turned off or silenced and stored in student’s backpack/purse during class.

  6. While talking or texting on the phone, school rules about appropriate language and subject matter must be adhered to at all times.

 

If a student is found using a cell phone during class (including study hall), in the hallway, restroom, etc. the following consequences will apply:

  • First Offense:  Cell phone will immediately be taken and brought to the school administrator.  The student may retrieve their phone at the end of their school day.  Parents will be notified of offense.

  • Second Offense:  Cell phone will be taken away and brought to an administrator.  Parents must come to retrieve the cell phone at the end of the student’s school day.

  • Third Offense:  Student will be asked to leave cell phone in their car or with their parents for the remainder of the semester.