In the School
Cell Phones
Students are not allowed to use cell phones during school hours. Students are to turn off cell phones upon entering the Academy. Cell phones are not to be set on silent or vibrate. It is the responsibility of the student to secure their cell phones in their automobile, in their locker or in their book bag or purse. These are the only locations where the phone should be secured.
Students are not to receive phone calls or text messages on their cell phones during school hours. In case of emergency, the parent should phone the office, (804) 561-2270, and we will have the student quickly to the office. Students are not to use cell phones during school hours. This includes breaks, lunch and class changes. Violation of this regulation will result in the confiscation of the phone for return to the parent or guardian. Repeated violations will result in greater consequences. Use of a cell phone for text messaging, photographing, videotaping or recording during school hours constitutes additional offenses and will reap greater consequences.