Cell Phones
Students, staff, and families are reminded of the importance of instructional time. Cell phone use is restricted during the instructional day in all BCPS high schools. Board of Education Policy and Superintendent’s Rule 5552 indicate that all personal devices are to be off and away during the school day. Exceptions include: Grades 3 to 5 – when permitted for instructional purposes during instructional time; Middle School – during student lunch as determined by school administration; High School – during student lunch periods. Please see the BCPS cell phone use and expectations plan, "Off and Away: Every School Every Day!" Information specific to cell phone use and consequences for violating cell phone rules at New Town High School can be found on the NTHS Cell Phone Policy.