California Education Code 48901.5 authorizes schools to regulate students’ possession of electronic devices (including cell phones, music devices, video game systems, etc.).

Phones, iPods, video game systems, and other personal electronic devices must be silent and out of sight while on school campus and at school-sponsored events regardless of the time of day unless the teacher has authorized their use for educational purposes. Students may not use their personal phones to arrange a parent/guardian pick-up for any reason.

Students are expected to use any electronic devices responsibly and in compliance with ACRMA4’s anti-bullying and anti-cyberbullying policies. Students may not photograph, videotape, or otherwise record students or staff members without permission. The use of cameras is strictly forbidden in private areas such as bathrooms and locker rooms.

Personal electronic devices are not permitted to access any of ACRMA4’s wireless networks.

Electronic devices seen or heard by any school employee will be confiscated and returned only to the student’s parent/guardian. If earphones/earbuds are observed, the earphones/earbuds will be confiscated as well as the device to which they are connected.

1^st offense: The electronic device will be confiscated by school staff and turned in to an administrator as soon as possible. The electronic device will be returned only after the student’s parent or guardian meets with school administration to review this policy.

2^nd offense: The electronic device will be confiscated by school staff and turned in to an administrator as soon as possible. The student’s parent or guardian must meet with school administration to review this policy. The electronic device will be returned after 30 calendar days from the date of confiscation.

3^rd offense: The electronic device will be confiscated by school staff and turned in to an administrator as soon as possible. The student’s parent or guardian must meet with school administration to review this policy. The electronic device will be returned on the last day of school.

ACRMA4 is not responsible for students’ lost or stolen electronic devices.