Due to safety concerns, use of cell phones and other devices by students are strictly prohibited while the student is on the campus of TCTC. Students are expected to have their cell phones/electronic devices turned off and to have them secured out of sight. Devices heard or seen in use, including in silent mode, constitutes a violation of the code of conduct policy and may lead to the disciplining of the student. Students having emergency needs for a phone may request permission to use a TCTC office or classroom phone.
The student must secure his/her device at all times and never leave it unattended. Students should guard against theft as they would in any public building or area. Theft of such devices is a major problem in schools, and often the devices cannot be recovered. Students should keep the devices on their persons at all times or locked away. School personnel and/or administrators are not accountable for the loss, theft or damage of any cell phone or device brought on school property.
The student who possesses a personal electronic device will be solely responsible for its security and care. Colleton County School District will not provide electrical charging outlets to recharge personal electronic devices.
Students will not use personal electronic devices to capture video, audio, or photos of other people at school unless used under the guidance of a teacher and related to curriculum objectives. The posting of those photographs and/or video will result in disciplinary consequences.
Student’s use of personal electronic devices that disrupt the instructional day will result in disciplinary action.
Students are under the direct supervision of all staff members and/or substitutes. Failure to turn over a communication device immediately when requested will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Colleton County School District code of conduct policy JICDA-R.
*For additional information on CCSD electronic device policy please refer to the district policy.