Student Personal Digital Devices should not be used unless permission has been granted.  Students are expected to adhere to the Acceptable Use Guidelines and District Code of Conduct.  Read the full policy at sd38.bc.ca/devices.

At Secondary School (Grades 8 to 12):

• Students should not use Personal Digital Devices during instructional time, unless permission is granted by the supervising staff for educational purposes.

• When not permitted, personal digital devices should be powered off, secured inside a student's backpack, locker or secured location.

• Personal digital devices are not to be used in areas where privacy is expected or required.

• Access to social media platforms from personal digital devices may be restricted on the school wireless network during instructional time

Note:  Headphones/Air Pods/Ear Buds are personal digital devices and are subject to the policy.

At Richmond Secondary, during PLT or a study block or in the LLC or Multipurpose, personal digital devices are permitted for educational purposes.  During lunch and breaks, personal digital devices are permitted for quiet and appropriate use.