Cell Phone Policy

Electronic Signaling Devices/Cell Phones
No student shall be prohibited from possessing or using an electronic signaling device that is determined by a licensed physician or surgeon to be essential for the student’s health and the use of which is limited to health-related purposes. (Ed. Code 48901.5)

Students may possess or use personal electronic signaling devices, including but not limited to pagers, beepers and cellular/digital telephones.  Cell phones may not be used during class time, or passing periods.

Permitted devices shall:

If a disruption occurs, the employee shall direct the student to turn off the device and/or confiscate it.  If a school employee finds it necessary to confiscate a device, he/she may either return it at the end of the class period or school day or keep in until the principal or designee has consulted with the student’s parent/guardian.

A student who violates this policy may be prohibited from possessing a personal electronic signaling device at school or school-related events.