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Cell Phones, Smart Watches, and Fitbits
In our technologically saturated world there are few places that are set apart from the use of cell phones and their companions, smart watches and fitbits. The policy at Great Hearts has always been to prohibit the use of cell phones and smart watches during the school day.
The use of cell phones/smart phones, and smart watches during the school day is prohibited. The reason for such a prohibition is to promote an uninterrupted academic environment.
While there are a number of concerns, our primary goal is create a sacred space in which academic and moral excellence can flourish, unencumbered by disruptions and distractions.
While these things have their proper time and place, cell phones and smart watches frequently encourage a person to detach and withdraw from their immediate environment and the people in it.
With this in mind, we aim to keep students physically, mentally, and emotionally present throughout the course of the day by maintaining a cell phone and smart watch free school day.
For this reason, I want to take a moment to remind you that smart watches are an extension of the cell phone and viewed in similar manner. A student may wear a watch. However, they may not wear a smart watch, fitbit, or similar device that sends text notifications or alerts. If your student wears a smart watch or fitbit to school, they will be expected to turn it off and leave it in their locker. We appreciate your help in creating a sacred space in which your student's moral and academic excellence can flourish.
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