New cell phone and electronics policy

Elementary School Cell Phone Rules:

The (School) recognizes the use of smartphones and other mobile communication devices on campus may be beneficial to student and well-being but could be a distraction to learning and disruptive of the instructional program. To minimize such disruptions students in the grade TK- 5th may not use cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches, or other mobile communication devices once they have entered campus for the instructional day. Devices must be turned off and secured in backpacks or phone lockers during the school day. (BP 5131.8)

1f the school rule is violated the student's will be held accountable based on the progressive discipline outlined below.

 

I'' Offense

2nd Offense

3ro Offense

4th Offense

Electronic Devices on

Teacher Confiscate

Object Confiscated (Sent to

Object Confiscated (Sent to

Object Confiscated (Sent to

campus/in class

Return to Student

Office)

Office)

Office)

Board Policy 5131.8,

Parent Contact

Return to Parent

Return to Parent

Parent Contact

Handbook and

   

Student must check in the

Student may not bring device

EC 48900(k)

   

office when on campus.

on school premise,



Published