Cell Phone Policy

Bedford County Public Schools: Bell to Bell

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BELL TO BELL

Bell to Bell means from when the first bell rings at the start of the school day to begin instructional time until the dismissal bell rings at the end of the academic school day. "Bell-to-Bell" includes lunch and time in between class periods.

Image of a cell phonePERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Personal Communication Device means any personal device capable of connecting to a smart phone, the Internet, or a cellular or Wi-Fi network. Personal electronic communication devices may include some wearable devices such as smart watches, as well as personal headphones, and laptops.

Image of a lockOFF & AWAY

Off & Away means a cell phone or personal electronic communication device not being carried on the student's person.

Image of a calendarWHEN

The updated BCPS Policy JFCG will go into effect January 1, 2025.



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Executive Order 33
(Word version)

Executive Order 33 
(PDF version)

BCPS Letter to Families
(Word version)

BCPS Letter to Families
(PDF version)

BCPS FAQs for Cell Phone Policy
(Word version)

BCPS FAQs for Cell Phone Policy
(PDF version)

INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS:

Liberty High School: Monday, November 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM*
Staunton River High School: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 6:00 PM
Jefferson Forest High School: Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM. 

*This is a change in date from the previously posted information