Technology Acceptable Use Policy

  • Proposed for community feedback throughout the 2023/24 school year, amended and formally adopted in May of 2024, Polaris' Technology Acceptable Use Policy aims to support the proper utilization of technology in our educational institution by guiding students away from habitual recreational usage of cell phones, chromebooks, and other accessible technologies to better support their social, emotional, and academic development.

    At Polaris, we believe that technology can, and should, be used to enhance students’ education without distracting or limiting their access to academic engagement and social interaction. 

    Effective day 1 of the 2024/25 school year, students, families, and staff will be asked to enter the building technology free. All cell phones, smart watches, and personal laptops should be silenced and stored out of sight. Only with direct permissions from a teacher or staff member can students access their personal devices for educational purposes throughout the school day. 

     
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  • Families, please note, this is not an attempt to take devices away from students-- instead, it is an opportunity to help them create healthy habits and set intentional boundaries with their technological devices. If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call the front office-- we can help you get in contact with them in the case of an emergency, or get them a message they need to receive before the end of the day.