Personal Devices

Personal Electronic and Communication Devices Guidelines

To promote the best possible learning and social environment in schools of Beaufort County School District, students will adhere to the guidelines listed below during the school day. The intent of these guideline is to provide specific guidance to expectations outlined in Administrative Regulation SS-27.

If a student brings a personal electronic device or personal communication device onto BCSD property, they are personally and solely responsible for the care and security of their devices.

a. Personal electronic devices shall be defined as any device, that is not district-issued, that has the capability of electronically sending, receiving, storing, recording, reproducing, and/or displaying information and data. Examples of electronic devices include, but are not limited to, computers, tablets, e-readers, portable media players, drones, video gaming systems, GPS instruments, digital cameras, and camcorders.

b. Personal communication devices shall be defined as any devices, that is not district-issued, that has the capability of communicating by means of sending, receiving, storing, recording, reproducing, and/or displaying information and data, any device that emits an audible signal, vibrates, displays a message, live streams, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor. Examples of personal communication devices include, but are not limited to, cellular phones, smart watches, and any type of headphone or other accessory used to electronically communicate.

Guideline of Use

Elementary & Middle Schools (Grades PreK-8): All personal electronic devices and communication devices must be turned off and stored in a locker, pocket, purse, backpack, or other non-visible secure location from the school start time to the school end time. 

Time of Day	Personal Electronic Device	Personal Communication Device
Before / After School	Yes	Yes
During Class	No	No
During Lunch Block	No	No

 

High Schools (Grades 9-12):

a. All personal electronic devices must be turned off and stored in a locker, pocket, purse, backpack, or other non-visible secure location from the school start time to the school end time. 

b. Personal communication devices must be turned off and stored in a locker, pocket, purse, backpack, or other non-visible secure location from the school start time to the school end time except for their lunch block. Personal communication devices may be used during the student’s lunch block and only in lunch locations designated by the school principal.

Time of Day	Personal Electronic Device	Personal Communication Device
Before / After School	Yes	Yes
During Class	No	No
During Lunch Block	No	Yes