Cell Phone Policy

The following LAUSD policy is meant to address the use of cell phones/social media and other electronic devices and applies to all students at the Zoo Magnet. 

• Students may not use cell phones on campus during school hours 

• Devices must be turned off and stored away

• Applies to devices that provide similar smartphone functionality such as a smart watch, earbuds, and smart glasses. 

• Other cellular devices that do not have “smart” capability must be turned off and stored for the entire instruction day (e.g., devices that can only send/receive phone calls and text messages) 

• Students may use cell phones on campus before and after school

If a student is in violation of the cell phone policy outlined above, teachers/staff/faculty can take the following actions:

• First offense: Student given the option to turn off their phone and secure it in their pouch. If student does not have their pouch, teacher will confiscate phone and return at the end of class.

• Second offense: Confiscate phone and send it to the office. Student can retrieve phone after class ends. Parent/guardian notified.

• Third offense: Confiscate phone and send it to the office. Parent/guardian must retrieve phone at the end of the school day. Parent conference needed.