Skip navigation
Select School
Sturgis Public Schools
Sturgis High School
Sturgis Middle School
Eastwood School
Congress School
Wall School
Wenzel School
Sturgis Central Commons
Guest
|
Login
translate
View Original
Spanish
Cantonese
French
German
Italian
Tagalog
Vietnamese
Korean
Russian
Hindi
Menu
{1}
##LOC[OK]##
Home
District
Alumni/Class Reunion Announcements
Annual Education Report (AER)
Board of Education
Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Schedule
Board Policies, Guidelines, & Forms
Committees & Appointments
Board of Ed Agenda 7-8-2024
BOE Online
Community Flyers
Community Links
Employment
Forms
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Grievance Procedures
Operating Millage Proposal
Public Bid / RFP Notices
Safety Drill Documentation
School of Choice
Strategic Planning
Academics Goal Area
Communications Goal Area
PowerSchool Contacts Clean Up
Best Practices
Culture Goal Area
Viceroy (Suspension Avoidance) Program
All people feel safe and valued
Operations Goal Area
Personnel Goal Area
Student/Parent Handbooks
Superintendent's Welcome
Title IX Coordinators & Training
About Us
Anti-Bullying
Capital Improvement Projects
Contact Us
Early Middle College (EMC)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Preschool (GSRP)
Safety Town
School Hours
Schools
SPS Videos
Vision, Mission & Beliefs
News
What's New
Elementary School Supply Lists
Food Service Update
Summer Update 2024
Cell Phone Policy
K-5 Before & After School Program
Kindergarten Registration
Preschool in Sturgis
SPS Videos
Literacy Grant
Facebook
X
SPS Newsletter
Calendar
Parents
Alert & Notification Sign-Up
Before & After School Program
Enroll a Student
Food Service
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Contact Us & Overview
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
Meal Prices
Meet Up & Eat Up
Online Payments
Payment Options
Wellness Policy
Wellness Policy Compliance Requirements
Forms
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Internet Safety
Local Tutors
Online Payments
PowerSchool Instructions
PowerSchool Login
Preschool (GSRP)
Required Parent Notification
Overview
District Parent Involvement Plan
Learning Disabled Eligibility Process
Parents' Right-to-Know
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
Students and Families in Transition
Access to Student Information by Military and College Recruiters
Title IX
Integrated Pest Management Program
Safety Information
School Closing Information
State Testing Information
M-Step
NWEA
Sturgis Volunteer Partners
Transportation Department
Bus Enrollment Form
Submit Bus Feedback
Update Contact Information
Students
Email Login
Clever Login
Library Resources
PowerSchool Login
Schoology Login
Staff
PowerSchool - Teacher Login
PowerSchool - Admin Login
Staff Tools & Resources
Curriculum Resources (K-5)
EDUStaff
Ellevation
Illuminate
ISD Special Education Staff Resources
Library Resources
Open Class
Peer Learning Videos
SafeSchools Training Modules
Safety Information
SPS Endowment Fund
SPS Google/Email Log in
Standard for Success
SWIS - Login
Teachers Professional Development Classes - Coursewhere
Teaching Certificate Renewal Information
Human Resources
Injury/Accident Procedures & Forms
FMLA Guidelines
Employee Benefits
Title IX Coordinators & Training
Business Department
Payroll & Accounts Payable
403(b) vendors and info
Notice of Election for Annualized Salary Form
Timesheets
Employee Reimbursement / Travel Requests
Employee Payroll Forms
2023-24 Pay Schedule
Skyward
MRIC
IRS & ORS
Employee Contracts & Handbooks
Column Changes & Course Approval
Technology
Submit a Technology Ticket
Technology Tutorials
EdTech Corner
Sign Up For a Meeting with Alex Milton
Maintenance & Transportation Department
Event & Facility Request
Transportation Request
Work Order
RedRover
Trojan Heroes
Volunteer Request Form
Athletics
Athletic Handbook
Booster Club
Camp Scholarships
Coaches Directory
Conference Schools, Tickets & Locations
Contact Us
Fight Song
Forms
Hall of Fame
Insurance for Student Athletes
Live Streamed Events
MHSAA
News
Participation Fees
Payments (Online)
Schedule of Events
Sports Medicine
Athletic Training Clinic
Mission Statement
Concussion Protocol
Concussion Education
The need for Licensed Athletic Trainers in Schools
Baseball/Softball Injury Educaiton
Student Athletic Trainer Program
Student Athletic Trainer Alumni
Student Athletic Training Field Trips
Wrestling Skin Infections
Position Statements Regulated by NATA
Strength and Conditioning
Students Attending Athletic Events
Sturgis Athletic Venues
Sturgis Community Pool
Adult Fitness
Adult Lap Hours
Contact Us
Daily Schedule
David Locey Memorial Youth Triathlon
Diving Clinics
Facebook
Open Recreation Hours
Rates
Stingrays Swimming Team
Swim Clinics
Swimming Lessons
Teams
The Legion
Ticket Prices & Season Passes
Ticket Sales (Online)
Student Central/Big Teams
Directory
Congress School Staff Directory
Wall School Staff Directory
Wenzel School Staff Directory
Eastwood School Staff Directory
Sturgis Middle School Staff Directory
Sturgis High School Staff Directory
Home
District
Alumni/Class Reunion Announcements
Annual Education Report (AER)
Board of Education
Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Schedule
Board Policies, Guidelines, & Forms
Committees & Appointments
Board of Ed Agenda 7-8-2024
BOE Online
Community Flyers
Community Links
Employment
Forms
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Grievance Procedures
Operating Millage Proposal
Public Bid / RFP Notices
Safety Drill Documentation
School of Choice
Strategic Planning
Academics Goal Area
Communications Goal Area
PowerSchool Contacts Clean Up
Best Practices
Culture Goal Area
Viceroy (Suspension Avoidance) Program
All people feel safe and valued
Operations Goal Area
Personnel Goal Area
Student/Parent Handbooks
Superintendent's Welcome
Title IX Coordinators & Training
About Us
Anti-Bullying
Capital Improvement Projects
Contact Us
Early Middle College (EMC)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Preschool (GSRP)
Safety Town
School Hours
Schools
SPS Videos
Vision, Mission & Beliefs
News
What's New
Elementary School Supply Lists
Food Service Update
Summer Update 2024
Cell Phone Policy
K-5 Before & After School Program
Kindergarten Registration
Preschool in Sturgis
SPS Videos
Literacy Grant
Facebook
X
SPS Newsletter
Calendar
Parents
Alert & Notification Sign-Up
Before & After School Program
Enroll a Student
Food Service
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Contact Us & Overview
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
Meal Prices
Meet Up & Eat Up
Online Payments
Payment Options
Wellness Policy
Wellness Policy Compliance Requirements
Forms
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Internet Safety
Local Tutors
Online Payments
PowerSchool Instructions
PowerSchool Login
Preschool (GSRP)
Required Parent Notification
Overview
District Parent Involvement Plan
Learning Disabled Eligibility Process
Parents' Right-to-Know
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
Students and Families in Transition
Access to Student Information by Military and College Recruiters
Title IX
Integrated Pest Management Program
Safety Information
School Closing Information
State Testing Information
M-Step
NWEA
Sturgis Volunteer Partners
Transportation Department
Bus Enrollment Form
Submit Bus Feedback
Update Contact Information
Students
Email Login
Clever Login
Library Resources
PowerSchool Login
Schoology Login
Staff
PowerSchool - Teacher Login
PowerSchool - Admin Login
Staff Tools & Resources
Curriculum Resources (K-5)
EDUStaff
Ellevation
Illuminate
ISD Special Education Staff Resources
Library Resources
Open Class
Peer Learning Videos
SafeSchools Training Modules
Safety Information
SPS Endowment Fund
SPS Google/Email Log in
Standard for Success
SWIS - Login
Teachers Professional Development Classes - Coursewhere
Teaching Certificate Renewal Information
Human Resources
Injury/Accident Procedures & Forms
FMLA Guidelines
Employee Benefits
Title IX Coordinators & Training
Business Department
Payroll & Accounts Payable
403(b) vendors and info
Notice of Election for Annualized Salary Form
Timesheets
Employee Reimbursement / Travel Requests
Employee Payroll Forms
2023-24 Pay Schedule
Skyward
MRIC
IRS & ORS
Employee Contracts & Handbooks
Column Changes & Course Approval
Technology
Submit a Technology Ticket
Technology Tutorials
EdTech Corner
Sign Up For a Meeting with Alex Milton
Maintenance & Transportation Department
Event & Facility Request
Transportation Request
Work Order
RedRover
Trojan Heroes
Volunteer Request Form
Athletics
Athletic Handbook
Booster Club
Camp Scholarships
Coaches Directory
Conference Schools, Tickets & Locations
Contact Us
Fight Song
Forms
Hall of Fame
Insurance for Student Athletes
Live Streamed Events
MHSAA
News
Participation Fees
Payments (Online)
Schedule of Events
Sports Medicine
Athletic Training Clinic
Mission Statement
Concussion Protocol
Concussion Education
The need for Licensed Athletic Trainers in Schools
Baseball/Softball Injury Educaiton
Student Athletic Trainer Program
Student Athletic Trainer Alumni
Student Athletic Training Field Trips
Wrestling Skin Infections
Position Statements Regulated by NATA
Strength and Conditioning
Students Attending Athletic Events
Sturgis Athletic Venues
Sturgis Community Pool
Adult Fitness
Adult Lap Hours
Contact Us
Daily Schedule
David Locey Memorial Youth Triathlon
Diving Clinics
Facebook
Open Recreation Hours
Rates
Stingrays Swimming Team
Swim Clinics
Swimming Lessons
Teams
The Legion
Ticket Prices & Season Passes
Ticket Sales (Online)
Student Central/Big Teams
Directory
Congress School Staff Directory
Wall School Staff Directory
Wenzel School Staff Directory
Eastwood School Staff Directory
Sturgis Middle School Staff Directory
Sturgis High School Staff Directory
Sturgis
Public Schools
Skip Sidebar Navigation
Cell Phone Policy
/
c
What's New
Elementary School Supply Lists
Food Service Update
Summer Update 2024
Cell Phone Policy
K-5 Before & After School Program
Kindergarten Registration
Preschool in Sturgis
SPS Videos
Literacy Grant
Last item for navigation
Cell Phone Policy
Sturgis Public Schools
»
News
»
What's New
»
Cell Phone Policy
Cell Phone Policy
Posted on 05/24/2024
SPS families, we engaged stakeholders through a community visioning session aimed at exploring the impacts of cell phones on student success. We all agreed that this is a complex issue, agreed that our goal is to maximize every student’s true potential, and came to the conclusion that despite their benefits, cell phones have overwhelmingly become a barrier to learning and student well-being. Based on these findings, we have decided to put the following procedure in place for the 2024-2025 school year. Our hope is that this procedure improves student well-being and student outcomes.
Student Cell Phones (including other cell phone-related devices like Apple Watches)
(1)
Cell phones may be brought to school for before and after-school use.
(2)
Cell phones may not be used during school hours. Students may only have a cell phone at school during school hours if it is turned off or silenced and kept in a locker.
Violations of this procedure will result in the following:
First Offense:
Parent contact, the student's cell phone is placed in a secure location per building procedures, and the student will be assigned an after-school detention.
Second Offense:
Parent meeting, 1-Day at the
Viceroy (Suspension Avoidance) Program
assigned.
Third Offense:
Parent meeting, 3-Days at the
Viceroy (Suspension Avoidance) Program
assigned.
Self Reporting:
A student who didn’t realize that they had their cell phone at school, and immediately self-reports to a staff member, will be provided the opportunity to secure per the above procedure without consequence (unless this repeatedly occurs).
Student Cell Phone FAQ
Why has the district decided to prohibit student cell phone use during school hours?
We engaged stakeholders through a community visioning session aimed at exploring the impacts of cell phones on student success. We all agreed that this is a complex issue, agreed that our goal is to maximize every student’s true potential, and came to the conclusion that despite their benefits cell phones have overwhelmingly become a barrier to learning and student well-being. Here is a sampling of the research that is out there:
Coyne et al. (2019) conducted a three-year longitudinal study among adolescents that found using cell phones to be a significant predictor of depression in emerging young adults.
Kates et al. (2018) found that smartphone use and academic achievement were negatively correlated.
Kempf et al. (2020) found that excessive cell phone usage was associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder behaviors.
Kim et al. (2018) symptoms related to attention-deficit disorder (ADHD) were associated with cell phone usage.
Roser et al. (2016) found that high frequency of use associated with smartphone ownership was also linked with impaired psychological well-being, depression, and other behavioral problems.
How can I contact my child(ren) if they don’t have access to their cell phone during school hours?
You can call the school’s main office to deliver a message, and parents of Secondary students can email your child(ren) at their school-issued email address. All buildings have WiFi and school devices (e.g. Chromebooks) that can be used for email. Additionally, students will be able to check their cell phones as soon as school dismisses for the day.
How can students get quick access to digital tools and content without the use of their cell phones during school hours?
All buildings have WiFi and school devices (e.g. Chromebooks) that can be used to access digital tools and content. Our Wifi and devices have filtering and monitoring capabilities intended to reduce the likelihood that students can access inappropriate content.
My student is diabetic and uses their cell phone to monitor their blood sugar level. If they do not have access to their cell phone during school hours, how are they able to do this?
Individualized plans can be created that allow students to place their cell phone in a locked school-issued cell phone pouch, that they keep with them, that a staff member can unlock and relock during predetermined checkpoints throughout the day, or based on symptoms.
Will students enrolled in EDGE (Sturgis High School’s Alternative Education Program) follow this procedure?
Students attending EDGE will leave their cell phone in the EDGE office prior to entering the EDGE classroom.
What happens if a secondary student has a cell phone in their pocket or in a non-authorized location at school during school hours?
These are violations of the policy.
What if there is an emergency at school, and my student wants access to their phone?
Cell phones tend to make emergencies less safe at school, because they lead to misinformation, panic, and chaos. We have invested a great deal of time and resources into building our safety protocols, and believe that we can keep students and staff safer without the added variable of student cell phones. Additionally, emergency responders need bandwidth to communicate, and emergency communications may be impacted if everyone gets on their cell phone at the same time. If you have any further questions about cell phones and school emergencies, please contact Safety Director Dave Northrop at 269-659-1513.
References
Coyne S.M., Stockdale L., Summers K. Problematic Cell Phone Use, Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Regulation: Evidence from a Three Year Longitudinal Study from Adolescence to Emerging Adulthood. Comput. Hum. Behav. 2019;96:78–84. doi: 10.1016/j.chb.2019.02.014.
Kates, A. W., Wu, H., & Coryn, C. L. S. (2018). The effects of mobile phone use on academic performance: A meta-analysis. Computers & Education, 127, 107–112
Kempf C.A., Ehrhard K.A., Stoner S.C. Evaluation of Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in Relation to Smartphone Use. Ment. Health Clin. 2020;10:44–48. doi: 10.9740/mhc.2020.03.044.
Kim H.-J., Min J.-Y., Min K.-B., Lee T.-J., Yoo S. Relationship among Family Environment, Self-Control, Friendship Quality, and Adolescents’ Smartphone Addiction in South Korea: Findings from Nationwide Data. PLoS ONE. 2018;13:e0190896. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0190896.
Roser K, Schoeni A, Foerster M, et al. Problematic mobile phone use of Swiss adolescents: is it linked with mental health or behaviour? Int J Public Health. 2016;61:307–315.
Close