Mater Academy Cell Phone Policy

In addition to the schools standard electronic devices policy, Mater Academy has the following policy regarding cell phones.

Cell phones may not be turned on inside of the school building at any time. Cell phones must be switched off, and left in the student’s book bag. Turning the cell phone to “silent” or “vibrate” is not acceptable. Cell phones may only be used outside of school buildings and only outside of school hours. During inclement weather only, students will be permitted to use their phones to contact parents from the main lobby areas only.

Any student who is found to be in violation of this policy will have their cell phone confiscated. Cell phones will only be returned to parents after 2:30 p.m. At this time a parent/student conference will be required. Repeat violations of this policy will result in further sanctions. Any phones not claimed by the beginning of the following school year will be disposed of.

Any student found to be using any phone or other device to take photographic images, record sound, or to communicate with other students within the building without prior permission from the administration will be subject to full administrative proceedings.