No Cell phone zone 
FRMS Cell Phones and Electronic Devices

Policy 2026/27

Students may have cell phones, smartwatches, and electronic devices on campus only if they are turned OFF and out of sight (backpacks) during the school day (7:30 am-2:37 pm).   Parents, please do not text or call your child directly during school hours, as this violates the student cell phone policy.  When the parent needs to communicate a message to the student, the parent will leave the message with the office, and the message will be relayed to the student.

All devices must be turned off and out of sight (backpack) between the first and last bell of the day.  Cell phones brought to campus by students must be kept in their backpacks, not on their bodies or in their clothing. In the case of an emergency, or in response to a perceived threat of danger, students would be allowed to use their cell phones following guidelines from FRMS staff. 

Any phone determined to have been used inappropriately (text/picture/video) may be searched by school administration and/or police.  

A suspension may result from inappropriate use.  

FRMS is not responsible for lost, stolen, or confiscated electronic devices, nor will we investigate lost or stolen items.

Please keep items of high value at home.

 For consideration of student safety,

violations may result in disciplinary action:

1st Offense- CSS/Admin will confiscate the phone and return it to the student at the end of the class period. 

2nd Offense - the device will be turned over to the discipline office/VP.  Parents/guardians will be contacted. The phone will be returned to the student at the end of that school day.  Detention will be assigned to the student.

3rd Offense forward- the device will be turned into the main office/principal. A parent must collect the phone from the office; Students will not be able to collect phones without a parent/ guardian.  Detention will be assigned to the student.  Additionally, parents/ guardians must provide staff with identification when checking into the office.

 

 

However, a student shall not be prohibited from possessing or using a mobile communication device under any of the following circumstances: (Education Code 48901.5, 48901.7)

1. When a licensed physician or surgeon determines that the possession or use of a smartphone is necessary for the health or well-being of the pupil. 
2. When the possession or use of a smartphone is required in a pupil's individualized education program.