In the 2024-25 school year, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) will be taking steps to ensure that students are better supported in focusing on their learning and well-being at school. The Ministry of Education guidelines require school boards to implement a policy limiting the use of personal mobile devices in schools beginning in September 2024.
Personal mobile devices are a significant distraction for students at school, especially in the classroom. They can lead to students being disengaged from their learning and isolated from their peers.
In September 2024, the new policy regarding mobile devices in school will be reflected in the SCDSB Code of Conduct. As such, students and families need to be aware of the following expectations:
Students in Kindergarten to Grade 6
Personal mobile devices must be stored out of view and powered off or set to silent mode throughout the full instructional day except under the following circumstances:
Parents/guardians may contact the school’s main office to convey a message to their child.
Please be aware that after considering mitigating factors, and after multiple reminders by school staff, progressive discipline may apply if a mobile device is not stored out of view.
Before these changes are introduced in this school year, we invite families and caregivers to talk to their children about these new expectations for students returning to school in September. For more information, please visit the SCDSB website.
