As per the 2024 Ministry of Education memorandum and TDSB policies around the use of cellular phones and smart devices will continue to be followed this school year. Many studies continue to show that that distractions caused by mobile devices are resulting in poorer outcomes for our students both academically and emotionally. We ask parents and guardians for their support with this policy to increase student success and mental wellness.
What do we expect of our students?
- Once in class, keep phones out of site, silenced and set to Do Not Disturb
- Not to consult their phones during instructional time
- Not to text during instructional time
- Keep Smartwatches at home
How can parents and guardians support our students and school?
- Remind students to have their phone out of site, silenced and set to Do Not Disturb during the school day
- Leave Smartwatches at home or store these out of site and silenced
- Refrain from texting or phoning students during the school day
If there is an emergency and a student needs to be reached, parents and guardians are encouraged to call the main office at (416) 393-1860 and our office staff will communicate a message or locate the student to take an emergency phone call. Working together will help to improve outcomes for our students. If a student requires a mobile device to monitor health concerns, please contact a VP to ensure that the device is accessible to the student.