Electronic Devices and Cell Phone Policy

Possession of Electronic Devices and Cell Phones

The Moreland School District maintains an "Off and Away" policy for all personal electronic devices. Students who bring devices to school, including cell phones, smartwatches, smart glasses, tablets, earbuds, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices, must keep them powered off and stored away throughout the entire instructional day. Devices may not be carried on a student's person, kept in clothing pockets, or used at any time during the school day unless the student has an approved medical exemption or documented accommodation.

The instructional day is defined as the time between the first bell (8:00 a.m.) and the final dismissal bell. The use of personal electronic devices during passing periods, break, lunch, or any other time during the school day is strictly prohibited.

Additional Information:

The taking, recording, or transmitting of photographs, videos, or audio using a personal device is strictly prohibited during the school day.
Pursuant to Education Code 48901.5, students may possess and use an electronic device if it has been determined by a licensed physician to be essential for the student's health and its use is limited to health-related purposes.
Students who prefer not to keep their phones in their backpacks may check them in at the main office upon arrival and retrieve them immediately after school.
Headphones, AirPods, Beats, Bluetooth devices, and cell phones may not be used during the school day unless specifically authorized by a teacher for an instructional activity under direct supervision.
Families are encouraged to carefully consider the value of electronic devices brought to school. Students who bring personal devices do so at their own risk. The school and district are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged electronic devices.
If a student needs to contact a parent or guardian during the school day, they should request permission to use a classroom phone or visit the main office rather than using a personal device.

Consequences for Electronic Devices/Cellular Phones/Headphones

First Violation	Confiscation: Device secured by teacher and returned at the end of the period. Verbal warning issued.
Second Violation	Office Referral: Device delivered to the front office. Parent/Guardian notification sent; student may collect at the end of day.
Third Violation	Parent Retrieval: Device held in office. Only a parent/guardian may retrieve the device. Formal entry in student record.
Fourth Violation	Loss of Privilege: Students are prohibited from bringing the device to campus for a determined period. A behavior contract may apply.
Locker Room & Bathroom	Any cell phones used in the PE locker rooms and bathrooms will be confiscated immediately due to privacy concerns.

REMEMBER: Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of any electronic device. The District shall not assume responsibility for theft, loss, or damage of any device.