Choices Academy Student Handbook 26-27

Social Media Students shall not use personal social media accounts during the academic school day. Personal social media accounts are those that are not owned, managed, or monitored by Wicomico County Public Schools. Acceptable Use Students and staff are expected to comply with the Wicomico County Public Schools Acceptable Use of Technology procedures when using district-based/local devices and any approved technology resources. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Cell Phone and Personal Electronic Device Progressive Discipline (2026–2027) Offense Teacher Action Phone Returned To 1st Verbal warning, parent contact, document Student keeps phone after putting it away 2nd Office confiscation, parent contact Student after dismissal 3rd Office confiscation, administrator contacts parent Parent/guardian only 4th+ Office referral, progressive discipline, parent pick-up Parent/guardian only Bell to Bell, There's No Cell Teacher Progressive Discipline Procedures (2026-2027) Important: Teachers track offenses within their own classroom. Offenses do not reset daily. **Choices Academy has additional rules and procedures for all students attending. Refer to section above identified as: Choices Academy Student Personal Electronic Device Collection, Secure Storage, and Return Procedures

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