Policy - San Diego Unified(Cell Phones)

On December 9, 2003, the Board of Education approved Policy H-6980, which outlines the rules for student possession and use of cellular phones, pagers and other electronic signaling devices on school campuses, on school buses and at school-sponsored activities, while under the supervision and control of school district employees.

All students may use these devices on campus before school begins and after school ends. Students in high school grades 9-12 also may use such devices during the lunch period.

These devices must be kept out of sight and turned off during the instructional program. Unauthorized use of such devices disrupts the instructional program and distracts from the learning environment. Therefore unauthorized use is grounds for confiscation of the device by school officials, including classroom teachers. Repeated unauthorized use of such devices may lead to disciplinary action. Please view our discipline policy for additional details.

The school does not take responsibility for the loss, damage, or theft of cell phones. We recommend cell phones be stored in backpacks and small locks be utilized.