Yondr Pouches

Yondr Pouch Expectations

1. All students and families have access to the SKPS Student Rights and Responsibilities, which has been updated to include the Yondr Student Policy and Guidelines.
2. Every student is required to use their assigned pouch and follow the pouching protocol upon entering the school.
3. All personal electronic devices are to be turned off or airplane mode and placed in the pouch including phones, tablets, earphones, smart watches, and similar electronic items.
4. If a student damages or loses their pouch, school staff will collect the pouch and phone and will be in the behavior office for the day. Students will be charged the replacement fee for the damaged/ lost pouch: $30
5. Wired earbuds are allowed for district issued devices (chromebooks, etc.)

Frequenty Asked Questions/ Yondr Q&A

Question (Q): What happens if there’s an emergency and I need to check on my student?

Answer (A): We follow important protocols as a school and part of the SKPS district to keep students and staff safe. If there is an emergency, we have telephones in each classroom that teachers have access to. Additionally, we have a team of staff members ready to answer and respond to phone calls when you contact us. As a school, we work with our district team to send communication as soon as possible during instances such as a lockdown to ensure you have timely and accurate information about the safety of your student.

• Download the ParentSquare App and activate your account.
• ParentSquare is our communication platform we use for our school.
• Make sure your contact information is up to date to ensure you receive all notifications.
• In addition, by activating your account, you will have access to direct message features to connect with teachers and update your notifications and language preferences.
• If you need support with ParentSquare, please contact our main office. 

Q: Sometimes I need to pick up my student to take them to an appointment. How am I supposed to let them know that I am coming to pick them up?

A: We thank you in advance for working to protect the school day from appointments that would remove students from their classes. When there is an appointment, please contact the office or have your student talk with an office team member. You will want to plan extra time to ensure we have the time to follow up on your request. We will work to locate your student and have them ready to leave as soon as possible. As a reminder, any appointments need to have parent/guardian permission for us to pull a student from class.

Q: My student has medical needs that require them to use their cell phone/smart watch. If they need this for their health, can they continue to have it available to them?

A: We will accommodate any needs of students who require their personal electronic devices to support their health. As is the requirement, any medical needs must be documented from care providers.

Q: Why are you taking away personal electronics? My student doesn’t have any issues with theirs and I want them to keep it.

A: While our policy is in alignment with the governor’s executive order, we also know that they are highly distracting during learning, provide social interactions that can often result in safety issues for themselves, others, and the school community, and there are considerable issues with anxiety, attention span, and focus that stem from overuse of electronic devices. Our responsibility is to maximize and prioritize student safety, learning, and well-being. This is one more step that supports this work.