JQ students are expected to demonstrate, when utilizing the Internet, social media, email or other electronic forms of communication, appropriate digital behaviour.

To foster a safe and focused learning environment for students, the use of personal digital devices, that distract from learning, such as cell phones, tablets and electronic devices, is restricted during school hours and on school property.

Personal digital devices in elementary schools are restricted for the instructional day. This includes class time, recess and lunch during school hours of 9:00am to 3:00pm. Personal digital devices must be turned off or placed on silent mode and out of sight for the entire school day.

The use of personal devices is permitted under the following circumstances:

• For educational purposes, as directed by the educator in the classroom.
• For health and medical purposes as outlined in an Individual Education Plan or Student Safety Plan.
• To support special or diverse educational needs, such as assistive technology related to Individual Education Plans or Student Support Plans.

The expectation is that students will follow the personal digital device policy and school guidelines. 

Students who repeatedly do not follow the personal digital device policy may be asked to store their personal digital devices with an administrator for the remainder of the day.

The Vancouver School Board is not responsible for the loss, damage, or disappearance of personal digital devices that students bring to school.