
2025- 26 - The Phoenix Personal Telecommunication Device
Expectation & Enforcement
Expectation video by Mr. Moeller - 4 minutes
Expectation PowerPoint - used in video
Parent / Guardian Feedback Form
Yondr Pouch System - 2 minutes
Current JCPS Policy
“students shall not use/ activate and/or display a personal telecommunication device on school property during the course of the instructional day unless they are acting in the capacity of a volunteer firefighter or Emergency Medical Service (EMS) worker.”
2025-26 - Expectations for devices
The JCPS Policy will be followed
Not in the hallways
Not in the cafeteria
Not in the classroom
Not in the restrooms
Not outside during PE
In offices is OK, but only for emergencies and with approval
Why?
Cell phone and telecommunication devices are affecting instruction
They are affecting students mental health
Students are losing the art of face-to-face conversations
What is a Personal telecommunication device (KRS 158.165) but not limited to -
Cell phones
MP3 players
iPods
Video gaming systems
Headphones
Smart Watches
Earpods
Airpods
Earbuds
Things we will work through
Noise canceling headphones, but they cannot be connect to phone or chromebook
Documented Physical Health concerns - such as diabetes monitors
This will be challenging and we need your help
Start now talking to your student about the adjusted expectations
Consider purchasing items that will work with the new expectations
Think about how you communicate with your student, while they are at school