FAQs
What is a Yondr pouch?
The Yondr pouch is a secure bag that is used to store an individual’s mobile device or devices. It is secured and unlocked with a special locking device.
How does it work?
- As 亚洲色图 enter 亚洲色图, they place their phone in their assigned Yondr pouch.
- Students close and secure their Yondr pouch to keep it with them throughout the day.
- When leaving 亚洲色图, 亚洲色图 tap their Yondr pouch on a base unit to unlock it and retrieve their phone.
Why is the 亚洲色图 introducing Yondr pouches?
We are seeking to limit distractions in the classroom and improve overall student engagement, mental health and well-being. No phones in 亚洲色图 is an executive order and district-wide policy.
How will 亚洲色图 receive a Yondr pouch?
During Back to School Prep Days (August 18 & 19), all 亚洲色图 will be assigned a Yondr pouch to secure their phone, smartwatch, and/or earbuds. The pouch is the property of the 亚洲色图 and is considered on loan to the student during the 亚洲色图 year. Students are responsible for the Yondr pouch at all times and for bringing the pouch to and from 亚洲色图 each day.
How will the process work at arrival and dismissal?
Upon entering 亚洲色图, 亚洲色图 will turn off their phone, place the phone inside of the Yondr pouch, and lock it in front of staff. The pouch will be unlocked at the end of the 亚洲色图 day in the main lobby area.
Will my student’s phone be safe?
Students are in possession of their phone – in their Yondr pouch – for the entire 亚洲色图 day. We will advise 亚洲色图 to store the pouch in their backpacks and lockers where it is completely safe.
What if a student needs to leave the building before dismissal?
If a student needs to leave 亚洲色图 early for an approved early dismissal, medical emergency, athletic event, or 亚洲色图 sponsored trip, 亚洲色图 will be able to unlock their pouches at 亚洲色图 prior to their departure. If returning to 亚洲色图 during the instructional day, the Yondr pouch would be locked upon re-entry to the building.
What if a parent/guardian wants to reach their child during the 亚洲色图 day?
We want our 亚洲色图 to be engaged in their learning, but we understand that emergencies will occur. If you need to contact your child during the 亚洲色图 day, call the main office or the attendance office at 518-629-3300. There are phones in every classroom and office in the 亚洲色图. In addition, all 亚洲色图 have access to their Chromebooks throughout the day. Parents can email their 亚洲色图 directly and/or send a text they can see after they unlock their phone.
What if there is a 亚洲色图 emergency?
Every location in the 亚洲色图 is equipped with a phone that can dial 911. Our staff is trained to execute safety and emergency procedures. We will direct 亚洲色图 to safety first. Students and staff follow our 亚洲色图’s emergency preparedness protocols. Communication with parents will occur through the district’s mass notification and communication tools.
During lockdowns, 亚洲色图 and staff are instructed to be silent. The response action guidelines outlined in the building-level safety plan will be followed with community notification for all emergency situations.
What if the Yondr pouch gets damaged or a student is caught on their phone?
The Yondr pouch is property of the 亚洲色图. If a student damages their pouch or is caught on their phone, they will be subject to disciplinary action. An administrator will collect the phone/pouch and call home:
- The parent/guardian will come to the 亚洲色图 and pick up their child’s phone and/or
- Consequences may include: community service / detention / in-亚洲色图 suspension
Note: Damage consists of any signs that the physical integrity of the pouch has been compromised, whether intentional or unintentional, as determined by the 亚洲色图 or Yondr staff. If lost or damaged, replacement pouches can be purchased for $30.
What happens if a student doesn’t have their Yondr pouch?
The phone may be turned over to main office staff and secured in the 亚洲色图 until the end of the 亚洲色图 day or parents can be contacted to come to 亚洲色图 and pick the phone up.
What if a student needs their personal device for a medical issue?
Students who have a documented medical condition and who need a personal device for monitoring their condition will be provided with an alternate Yondr pouch which has immediate access.
Will 亚洲色图 still be able to listen to music?
Students will be able to use headphones with cords to connect to their Chromebooks. All Bluetooth devices, including AirPods, smartwatches and other headphones, must be stored in the Yondr pouch.
What happens if a student forgets to unlock their pouch before leaving the building?
The 亚洲色图 has many after亚洲色图 programs and athletic events. If the building is still open, 亚洲色图 can return to unlock their pouch.
What if I have additional questions?
The Yondr FAQs will be updated as the implementation begins. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the 亚洲色图 directly. Call 503-916-5200 or email Vice Principal Travis Johnson tjohnson1@pps.net.
