cell phones & electronics

Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices

For the safety of all scholars and for a learning environment that is free of distractions, while on HFCA campus, cell phones and other electronic devices (including smart watches) must be turned in to HFCA staff at the start of each day.

HFCA is not responsible for the loss of electronic devices.

Any cell phone or electronic device found in a scholar’s possession will be confiscated. A phone or electronic device will not be returned to the scholar. If a phone or electronic device is confiscated from a scholar, parents/guardians must schedule an appointment to pick up the device.

If a device is confiscated from a scholar a second time, it will not be returned until the end of the academic year or it can be returned by paying a $25 penalty for each subsequent occurrence.

Items prohibited in classrooms, hallways, and the cafeteria include, but are not limited to:

• Cellular (Cell) Phones
• Smart Watches
• Music players (iPods, mp3 players, etc.)
• Digital cameras
• Electronic games
• Tablets
• Headphones/Airpods/earbuds

Scholars who “go live” or log into social media while on their personal devices during face-to-face instruction and upload or project images of other scholars without their permission will be subject to strict disciplinary action. It is important that every child’s right to privacy be honored while in school. Scholars who share personal images or names of classmates on social media or through personal devices may be recommended for expulsion depending upon the extent of harm suffered by the event.

For more information, please call our office at (414) 873-4014.