A number of students, parents and guardians have asked about the ARHS phone policy. Here it is:

Students must put their phones on Airplane mode and place them in the phone caddy BEFORE the bell rings. AirPods or other headphones should be put away. Students can keep their smartwatches unless it becomes a distraction during class. If the teacher determines that a smartwatch is a distraction, the smartwatch must also be put in the caddy for the entire class.

Once there, the phone must stay in the caddy for the entire class period. If you do not put a phone in the caddy, we will confirm you do not have a phone with your family.

If a student violates the phone policy during class, their name will be sent to the Main Office. If it is the 2nd time or more, the student will have to turn their phone in at the Main Office during the next passing period.

Consequences for students using phones during class, or in the hallways during class:

• 1st Time – The student is sent to the Main Office, and the student’s family will be contacted. The student keeps their phone.
• 2nd Time – Student is sent to the Main Office to turn in their phone until the end of the day when the student can pick up their phone. Their family will be contacted.
• 3rd Time – The student is sent to the Main Office to turn in their phone. Family/Caregiver must retrieve the device from the Main Office.
  • 4th Time & Beyond – The student is sent to the Main Office to turn in their phone. Family/Caregiver must retrieve the device. The student may also be suspended or participate in Saturday morning community service as well.
    
    You can view the ARHS 2024-2025 Student/Family Handbook here!