Cell Phone
Policy.
Cell Phone Policy (2026-2027)
This Cell Phone Policy is excerpted from the Odyssey Charter School 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct and has been published separately to comply with Delaware Department of Education requirements. The complete Student Code of Conduct, including all related discipline procedures and student expectations, is available on the Odyssey Charter School website.
Electronic Device Policy
Students may not use personal electronics (cell phones, tablets, laptops, smart watches, etc.) at school or on the bus.
When entering the building, students should not have any devices or their accessories (headphones, charging cords) visible. All electronics should be stored in students’ locked lockers. Students are not permitted to use personal electronic devices while riding the bus, and must abide by the Acceptable Use Policy and comply with driver requests to put a device away.
Students who violate this policy will be asked to turn over their phone or electronic device to an administrator. Refusal will result in an automatic suspension. If a teacher asks the student to put their devices away and the student refuses to comply with this reasonable request, the teacher will immediately call for an administrator who will remove both the student and the device from the classroom and proceed with the appropriate disciplinary consequences, including confiscation, detention or suspension.
Consequences of Violation
First Offense
The device will be confiscated, students will meet with an administrator to reiterate the rules, and a phone call home will be made. The device will be returned to the student at the end of the day.
Second Offense
The device will be confiscated, students will meet with an administrator to reiterate the rules, and a parent or guardian must come to the school for a conference with the administrator and to pick up the device.
Additional Offenses
Additional incidences will result in continued confiscation and parent conferences, including suspension(s) for the student. Any time a student refuses to comply and turn over their device, they will be suspended.
Unauthorized Use of Communication/Electronic Devices (0312 or S0311)
Students are not permitted to use cell phones/electronic devices during the school day unless it is expressly permitted by school personnel for educational purposes or in high school for the one to one initiative. Cell phones/electronic devices must be turned off and put away during the school day. The school shall not be responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices.
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-5 | X | X | ||
| 6-12 | X | X |
Misuse of Technology (S0181)
The use of school technology equipment in: (1) Soliciting, using, receiving or sending violent, pornographic, obscene, and/or inappropriate material; or (2) as part of violating or in violation of any federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation, or as part of any illegal activity. (For purposes of this section, “inappropriate material” shall be deemed to be any material which is disruptive of the educational process, as well as any material which may be deemed or constitute cyber-bullying) or Accessing unauthorized email; or The unauthorized downloading and/or installing of files; or Intentionally damaging technology equipment in the School Environment.
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-5 | X | X | ||
| 6-12 | X | X |