Penn Hills High School Cell Phone Policy and Procedure for the 2024-25 School Year

Cell phone violation occurs when a student refuses to surrender their phone when asked by staff or attempts to conceal the phone to avoid collection.

Cell phone violations will result in the following disciplinary actions:

First offense: The cell phone is confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the school day.

Second offense: The cell phone is confiscated and returned to the parent/guardian at the end of the school day.

Third offense: The cell phone is confiscated, the student is assigned to New Directions for the day, and the cell phone is returned to the parent/guardian at a negotiated time which may not be the same day as when the cell phone was confiscated. 

Fourth offense or beyond: A parent/guardian conference is required, and a plan will be developed where the parent/guardian will be asked to allow the phone to be held for an indefinite period of time. 

Students refusing to surrender their phones either at the beginning of the day or if found in the student's possession may be dismissed for the day and asked to return with the parent/guardian. 

We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy, which helps maintain a safe and respectful atmosphere throughout the school day and promotes a positive image for Penn Hills High School.