Personal Communication Devices

To support an optimal learning and social environment, Waxahachie ISD requires all electronic devices to be kept in students’ bags and not carried on their person during the school day.

A PCD is defined as a cell phone, smartwatch, wireless headphones, earbuds, personal computer, tablet, Meta glasses, or any electronic device that can communicate digitally.

PCDs must be turned off and stored all day.

Campus administrators will clearly communicate expectations and emphasize the importance of maintaining a learning environment free from PCDs throughout the school year. They will monitor violations to determine the need for additional support and reinforcement.

Headphone use will be permitted only with approval from individual classroom teachers, and with school-issued devices in accordance with their specific guidelines.

1. Students must power off and put away PCDs before entering the school premises.
2. While waiting for the school doors to open, students must secure any PCD in a bag, backpack, or other sealable container.
3. Students are responsible for arriving to class on time with all devices out of sight.

1. Maintain your PCD securely in your bag, backpack, or other sealable container for the duration of the school day.
2. Accessing your PCD anywhere on campus during the school day is strictly prohibited.

Once off school premises, students are permitted to utilize their PCD.

Violations of the cell phone policy will incur the following consequences:

• 1st Offense: Warning and parent pickup
• 2nd Offense: 1 day of ISS and parent pickup
• 3rd Offense: 3 days of ISS and parent pickup
• 4th Offense: 5 days of ISS and parent pickup
• 5th Offense: 10 days of ISS and parent pickup
• 6+ Offenses: 20-day placement in DAEP

All electronic devices must be picked up before 4:30 pm the same day or after 8 am the following day.

Exceptions to these guidelines are described in the WISD Student Code of Conduct.

If a PCD is in the possession of the school, the school will take appropriate efforts to keep the device appropriately stored and free from damage. However, the school specifically disclaims any liability for devices that are damaged or lost while in the school’s possession. Parents will not be compensated for devices that have been in the school’s possession in the event those devices are lost or damaged while in possession of the school.

If a PCD is not retrieved by a parent or guardian within two weeks of the school sending notice, the school shall send a second notice that specifies that the school will dispose of the device if not retrieved within 90 days of the second notice. The school may dispose of the device if not retrieved within 90 days of sending a second notice to the student’s parent or guardian.