Iron Horse Middle School

Bringing personal electronic devices, including mobile communication devices such as cell phones, iPads, Kindles, and smartwatches, as well as accessories like headphones, earbuds, AirPods, and recording devices, is strongly discouraged. These items are highly attractive targets for theft. Iron Horse Middle School and SRVUSD are not responsible for any personal electronic devices that are lost, stolen, or damaged at any time.

 

In accordance with BP/AR Policy 5131.8 the Governing Board asserts its right to regulate the possession and use of MCDs by students while on school sites and under the supervision of school employees. This authority is granted by California Education Code Sections 48901.5 and 48901.7, as amended by AB 3216.

 

Mobile Communication Devices (MCDs), including phones, smartwatches, and other wearable communication tools, must be turned off or silenced and stored during the school day for all students in preschool through grade 8. Devices should remain out of sight in backpacks or other designated storage and may not be used during class time, passing periods, recess, or lunch.

 

Middle school students may only use their MCDs during the school day when a teacher gives permission for instructional purposes, and with approval from the principal or their designee.

 

MCDs may not be used in a way that disrupts learning or violates others’ privacy. If a student uses a device in an unauthorized way, it may be confiscated and disciplinary action may be taken, especially in cases of repeated misuse. Exceptions may be made for health needs, emergencies, or when required by a student’s IEP or 504 Plan, with appropriate documentation.

 

The district is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices brought to school.Please use devices responsibly and follow all school rules to support a safe and focused learning environment.

● BP 5131.8: Mobile Communication Devices

● AR 5131.8: Mobile Communication Devices

 

PED’s (including district issued Chromebooks) may be used for teacher directed instructional purposes, as determined and posted by teachers. We want students to interact with their peers, and using PED’s throughout campus takes away from that opportunity.  Personal devices must be off or silenced, stored in backpacks and are not allowed during the school day without permission from 8:00 am to 2:45 pm. If headphones of any type are visible, the assumption is that students are using a PED. Not following the PED policy may result in confiscation of devices and/or disciplinary action. All use of devices is subject to the terms of the SRVUSD Acceptable Use Policy.  

● Any cell phone that is seen, heard, used in an unauthorized manner or becomes a classroom distraction while at school or during a school event may be temporarily confiscated by a district employee. Confiscated devices must be picked up by a parent or guardian at the front office.

● Cell phones are NOT ALLOWED to be brought to the restrooms during class time.  

● A student may also be subject to disciplinary action, in accordance with the law, Board Policy, or Administrative Regulations, for off-campus use of a mobile communication device (MCD) that poses a threat to the safety of students, staff, or district property, or that substantially disrupts school activities.