Mobile Device Use
Mobile Device Use:
In an effort to limit or prohibit the use of mobile communication devices (see Mobile Device Use-Elementary" in the Appendix for example of mobile devices) by students while at school in accordance with BP 5131.8, pupils in grades TK-6 may not use or display mobile devices on campus during the instructional day or while participating in school activities. further, students must store mobile devices our of sight with notifications disabled in a location designated by the classroom teacher.
For students in grades 7 & 8, mobile devices may only be used in identified areas during designated non-instructional times, such as lunch and breaks. Similar to TK-6 students, during instructional periods (unless otherwise approved by the supervising teacher for academic purpose), devices must remain stored out of sight in a location specified by the classroom teacher, silent and with notifications disabled.
For more detailed information regarding the Las Flores cell phone protocols and a copy of BP 5131.8, please refer to the Appendix.
Mobile Device Use:
In an effort to limit or prohibit the use of mobile communication devices (see Mobile Device Use-Secondary" in the Appendix for example of mobile devices) by students while at school in accordance with BP 5131.8, pupils in grades 9-12, mobile devices may only be used in identified areas during designated non-instructional times, such as lunch and breaks. During instructional periods (unless otherwise approved by the supervising teacher for academic purposes), devices must remain stored out of sight in a location specified by the classroom teacher, silent and with notifications disabled.
For more detailed information regarding the Las Flores cell phone protocols and a copy of BP 5131.8, please refer to the Appendix.
Mobile Device Use - Elementary
The Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education has approved Board Policy 5131.8 in alignment with State Legislation AB 272 and AB 3216 to limit or prohibit the use of mobile communication device by students while at school or while students are under the supervision and control of an employee or employees of the school district.
Mobile devices may not be used or displayed on campus and must:
- Be stored out of sight
- Be turned off or on silent with notifications disabled
- Not be used during the entire instructional day or while participation in school activities
Students may use mobile devices in the following instances:
- During an emergency or response to a perceived threat of danger.
- When a teacher or administrator grants permission for a specific learning objective.
- When a licensed physician or surgeon determines the possession or use is necessary for the student's health and well-being. (ex. diabetic student with blood sugar monitoring app)
- When the possession or use is required by the student's IEP.
Students may not use mobile device as an electronic listening or recording device without prior consent of the teacher and principal. Any pupil in violation shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Electronic Listening or Recording Device - EC 51512
Inappropriate use of cell phones will be considered a violation of school rules and appropriate consequences will be issued.
Mobile Devices (not an exhaustive list) Include:
PDS MP3 Players Personal game devices
Tablets Apple watches, glasses, etc. Headphones, Airpods etc.
Consequence for Misuse
Students not adhering to the mobile device policy will be issued consequences.
Continual disregard for the school mobile device policy will be considered an act of defiance and appropriate consequences will be issued. Consequences may include, but are not limited to:
- Immediate confiscation of the device and parent notification.
- Confiscation of the device, parent notification, and detention.
- Confiscation of the device, parent notification, and detention, and loss of privilege as designated by administration,
- Confiscation of the device, parent notification, and parent/guardian required to pick the device at the office.
**Discipline incidents regarding mobile devices will follow the school's Tiered Re-engagement Protocols and may lead to a student being put on evaluation and possible the inability to remain at Las Flores
Confiscation devices will be securely stored until returned to the student, handed to the principal or designee, or given directly to the student's parent or guardian, as appropriate. The district will not be responsible for any device that is lost, stolen, or damaged while on campus or at a school activity.
Mobile Device Use - Secondary
Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education has approved Board Policy 5131.8 in alignment with State Legislation AB 272 and AB 3216 to limit or prohibit the use of mobile communication device by students while at school or while students are under the supervision and control of an employee or employees of the school district.
During instructional periods, devices may not be used or displayed and must:
- Remain stored out of sight turned off or on silent, with notifications disabled
- Not be used as electronic listening or recording device without prior consent of the teacher and principal. Any pupil in violation shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Electronic Listening or Recording Device - EC 51512
Students may use mobile devices in the following instances:
- During emergency or response to a perceived threat of danger.
- When a teacher or administrator grants permission for a specific learning objective.
- When a licensed physician or surgeon determines the possession or use is necessary for the student's health and well-being. (ex. diabetic student with blood sugar monitoring app)
- when the possession or use is required by the student's IEP.
- During designated non-instructional times, such as before/after school, snack, lunch and breaks, as defined by the site principal or designee.
Inappropriate use of cell phones will be considered a violation of school rules and appropriate consequences will be issued.
Mobile Devices (not an exhaustive list) Include:
PDS MP3 Players Personal game devices
Tablets Apple Watches, glasses, etc. Headphones, Airpods, etc.
Consequence for Misuse
Students not adhering to the mobile device policy will be issued consequences.
Continual disregard for the school mobile device policy will be considered an act of defiance and appropriate consequences will be issued. Consequences may include, but are not limit to:
- Immediate confiscation of the device and parent notification.
- Confiscation of the device, parent notification, and detention.
- Confiscation of the device, parent notification, and loss of privilege as designed by administration.
- Confiscation of the device, parent notification, and parent/guardian required to pick the device at the office.
**Discipline incidents regarding mobile devices will follow the school's Tiered Re-engagement Protocols and may lead to a student being put on evaluation and possible the inability to remain at Las Flores
Confiscated devices will be securely stored until returned to the student, handed to an administrator or designee, or given directly to the student's parent or guardian, as appropriate. The district will not be responsible for any device that is lost, stolen, or damaged while on campus or at a school activity.