Care of Personal Property

The school is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal property. Students are advised to leave items of value at home and not share their locker combinations. 

Lost & Found

We have a lost and found location in each of our pods, as well as a bin in centre court and items of value (jewelry, phones, money) is being turned in to the main office.

Personal Electronic Devices

Our school follows the CBE Digital Citizenship plan and  Acceptable Use Policy that addresses the appropriate use of electronic devices at school.  

Away for the Day Cell Phone Policy

Learning is the primary focus for students at school.  Cell phones and other electronic devices can be tools for learning, but they can also be a distraction. Consequently, cell phones and other electronic devices must not be used in the school building. Cell phones may be used after dismissal at the end of the day if a student needs to text a parent regarding pick up.  Cell phones may also be used in the second half of lunch if students are not permitted to go outside due to weather conditions. 

Here are specific guidelines for Technology use at Tom Baines School:

  • Students will turn off their devices and place cell phones/ear buds in their lockers when entering the school building.
  • Phones/ear buds will stay in their lockers for the day.
  • Students can access their phones at the end of the day to message parents/guardians
  • Most cellphones and electronic devices have the ability to take pictures, and record audio/video.  Recording/photographing students without their parents’ permission or recording/photographing staff members without their permission is strictly forbidden.  This pertains to all areas school property.   


Enforcement of rules regarding the use of cellphones and electronic devices contribute to a positive and safe learning environment for all students.  Disregard for these rules will lead to the following consequences: 

  • A staff member will ask a student to put the phone in their locker immediately 
  • If it is a recurring problem (more than once), the student will place their phone in a lock box in the office.  They will not be permitted to have it until the end of the day. 
  • Teachers will record all cellphone infractions.
  • If the problem continues to persist, a parent will need to pick up the phone.  At that point, a meeting will occur and a determination made if the student can even bring a phone to school.