• Electronic Device Usage

    Mount Elden Middle School is committed to the academic environment where students are engaged in their learning, actively participating and building academic endurance. We respect the privacy of others and treat each other kindly. We provide all the necessary materials from pencil and paper to an iPad. Students will not need a cell phone, headphones, or air pods to access their education at Mount Elden Middle School. We will be implementing the following guidelines to support the FUSD cell phone policy.

    MEMS Guidelines:

    • Electronics include cell phones, headphones, air pods, smart watches, etc.
    • All electronics will be turned off or placed on silence and always out of sight (put away) from the time a student enter our campus until they leave our campus
    • We suggest all electronics be stored in the student’s backpack or locker
    • Electronics will not be used in hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms and at lunchtime in the cafeteria/outside spaces
    • Students may use electronics in the classroom with teacher or staff permission only
    • When given the permission to use an electronic device that has recording capabilities, we will be respectful of others privacy and ensure we are not taking pictures, recording or posting to social media other people without permission

    What happens if my electronics are visible?  

    • You will be reminded to please turn off or silence your electronics and put it out of sight for the day
    • If a staff member asks for your electronic item, students will give the device to the staff member, your name will be put on the item, and it will be put in “Electronic Daycare” located in the front office for the remainder of the day.
    • You will be able to pick up your electronic item at the front office at the end of the day.
    • After the fifth time the student will be invited to participate in a problem-solving circle during T-Bird time where they will identify barriers and develop solutions for the student to be successful with electronics at school.

    We believe all students can reach their potential when fully engaged in their learning with minimal distractions. We are committed to providing a safe learning environment where the students and adults are treated with respect and kindness. We have provided a copy of the FUSD electronic device policy to this notice, posted it on our website and have included it in our student handbooks. If you would like more information regarding the benefits and research around limited electronics use in schools, please visit, awayfortheday.org   

    If you have any questions, please contact one of the school administrators at MEMS. Thank you for your support and partnership in serving your student.

    Mount Elden Middle School Cell phone policy and guidelines 2024-2025

    Over the last several years, we’ve experienced students becoming increasingly attached to their personal electronics, to the point where it poses a safety concern at school. We witnessed phones being misused in spaces such as locker rooms and bathrooms where it invaded the privacy of others. We also had students so connected to their electronics that they were unable to hear adults warning them of a safety issue, giving them redirection, or providing praise. We saw a high number of students visiting the counseling office due to anxiety and fear of pictures or videos being taken of them and posted on social media. In our efforts to address these concerns, we reviewed the FUSD cell phone policy and gathered information from staff, parents, and students to assist us in designing guidelines that support the policy and focus on your student’s wellbeing and education.

    Mount Elden Middle School is committed to the academic environment where students are engaged in their learning, actively participating, and building academic endurance. We respect the privacy of others and treat each other kindly. We provide all the necessary materials from pencil and paper to an iPad. Students will not need a cell phone, headphones, or air pods to access their education at Mount Elden Middle School. We will be implementing the following guidelines to support the FUSD cell phone policy.

     MEMS Guidelines:

    • Electronics include cell phones, headphones, air pods, smart watches, etc.
    • All electronics will be turned off or placed on silent and always out of sight (put away) from the time a student enters our campus until they leave our campus.
    • We suggest all electronics be stored in the student’s backpack or locker.
    • Electronics will not be used in classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, or at lunchtime in the cafeteria/outside spaces.
    • Students may use electronics with teacher or staff permission only.
    • When given the permission to use an electronic device that has recording capabilities, we will be respectful of others’ privacy and ensure we are not recording or posting other people to social media without permission

    What happens if my electronics are visible?

    • You will be reminded to please turn off or silence your electronics and put it out of sight
    • If a staff member asks for your electronic item, students will give the device to the staff member, your name will be put on the item, and it will be put in “Electronic Daycare” in the front office for the remainder of the day.
    • You will be able to pick up your electronic item at the front office at the end of the day.
    • After the fifth time the student will be invited to participate in a problem-solving circle during T-Bird time where they will identify barriers and develop solutions for the student to be successful with electronics at school.

    We believe all students can reach their potential when fully engaged in their learning with minimal distractions. We are committed to providing a safe learning environment where the students and adults are treated with respect and kindness. We have provided a copy of the FUSD electronic device policy to this notice, posted it on our website and have included it in our student handbooks. If you would like more information regarding the benefits and research around limited electronics use in schools, please visit awayfortheday.org. If you have any questions, please contact one of the school administrators at MEMS. Thank you for your support and partnership in serving your students.