Electronic Device Policy

Students are allowed to use their cell phones/electronic devices such as headphones, earbuds, MP3 players, gaming devices and any other electronic devices on campus before school, in the hallways between classes, lunch, and study hours RESPECTFULLY

During class time, all cell phones and electronic devices must be turned off, out of sight and kept silent. Cell phones/electronic devices and ring tones should not be heard in hallways, classrooms, etc.

While in class, students are not allowed to listen to music on their personal devices, game, use social media, etc. Research does not support this practice as a strategy for student success. WEST strives to maximize student’s learning potential and atmosphere for excellence

If a student has permission from his/her teacher to use a cell phone, in class, for an educational purpose only, that is allowable

Cell Phones | Technology | Laptops

• Cell Phones, earbuds and technology of all types may not be used during classes unless tutor approved
• iPads, laptops used for notetaking/educational purposes may be used with Tutor approval
  • No WiFi available at WEST for students

Due to the wide variety of social media options and opinions of acceptability of all ages, controversial content and discussion must be offsite. Do not inflict personal opinions upon other students

Students must refrain from using content on electronic devices that is not God-honoring and not conducive for all ages at WEST.

Not acceptable at WEST:

• Games, movies, etc content that deal with:

  • Sorcery

  • Witchcraft

  • Dark Themes

  • Language

  • Sexual/Pornographic

  • Violence

If a student is using a cell phone or electronic device, with the exception of educational purposes, for any other reason during the restricted times, the following procedures will be implemented:

• Cell Phone/Electronic device abuse or distraction will result in the device removed from the student and returned to the student at the end of the day

• If persistent abuse or distraction, a parent/student conference will take place with the Executive Director to determine next steps

WEST IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST, STOLEN OR BROKEN CELL PHONES AND WILL NOT PAY FOR PHONES THAT ARE LOST, STOLEN OR MISPLACED BY TEAM MEMBERS OR TUTORS, CAs, INSTRUCTORS AFTER CONFISCATION

THERE IS NO WIFI AVAILABLE FOR WEST STUDENTS