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LCPS Student Personal Device Use Policy

The LCPS School Board recently passed Policy 8655 regarding Student Personal Device Use. Students at all LCPS middle schools, including Brambleton Middle School, may not use personal devices including cell phones, tablets, earbuds, and personal gaming devices during the school day (8:00 am – 3:18 pm). Students must keep their devices silent and not visible, stored in their locker during the school day. During the 8:00-8:10 am arrival time in the cafeteria, students must keep their devices silenced and unseen until they have access to their lockers at 8:10am. Personal devices may be used before or after the school day. Other important information includes:

• Inappropriate use of social media, images, text messages, or videos shall not be permitted at any time on school property, during a school-sponsored activity, or on LCPS school transportation. Cyberbullying will not be tolerated in any form. Any violation of this policy shall result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Rights & Responsibilities and Student Code of Conduct, as well as Policy 8210.

• LCPS recognizes parents need to know how to contact their child in case of an emergency. If there is an emergency, parents may contact the main office of their child’s school (Brambleton MS - 703-957-4450).

• Per School Board Policy, the school and its staff are not liable for students’ cell phones or other personal devices.

It is important for each of us to understand that the purpose of this policy is to support a higher focus and engagement with teaching and learning as well as increased prosocial behaviors. While we know this is a shift from our prior practice at Brambleton for our returning 7th and 8th graders, we fully support this policy and will work with our students and staff to follow it with fidelity. To support the shift, school administration will be providing reminders on the morning announcements through September 3rd for students to silence and store their electronics in their locker. We also encourage and welcome conversations at home between families and students to prepare our returning Bears in following this new policy. Click here to read the full LCPS Policy 8655.