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Cell Phone Policy

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  • All cell phones and portable electronic devices (PEDs) must be POWERED OFF AND PUT AWAY during the school day, except when permission is given by a teacher or administrator to use for instructional purposes. Cell phones and portable electronic devices must be placed in a backpack, purse, or locker. 
  • Students are expected to power off their devices and put them away before entering the school building. 
  • iPads and other tablets are not allowed at school. 
  • Smart watches are not allowed at school. 
  • Smart glasses are not allowed at school. 
  • Students may not listen to music, text, make phone calls, play games, or take photos or videos at school, except under certain circumstances where permission may be granted by an administrator.  
  • Headphones/AirPods/earbuds may be used for instructional purposes when instructed by the teacher.  When not in use, they should be removed from the ears/head and put away.
  • Students may use cell phones/PEDs on the school bus, except when entering and exiting the bus, as long as it does not cause a disruption.  Students may not take photos or videos on the bus. 
  • Devices may be confiscated for violating this policy.  Confiscated items must be picked up by a parent or legal guardian. 
  • Continued violations may result in disciplinary actions.  
  • Refusal to hand over a device when requested to do so by an administrator or security personnel will result in disciplinary actions. 
  • PGCPS employees are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices.