Flynn Policies

School Policies

At our school, we believe that a strong school-home connection is key to student success. Clear, consistent policies help ensure that all students feel safe, respected, and ready to learn. By holding all students to the same expectations, we create a positive and supportive learning environment for everyone. Each year, students review our school policies together through our Eagle Exam routines, which help them understand what it means to be responsible, respectful, and safe at school. We encourage families to review these policies as well, so we can work together to support every child’s growth and well-being.

Cell Phone and Electronics Policy

Cell Phone and Electronics (watches, ipads, tablets, laptops, etc.) Use:

Cell phones should not be used while on school campus.  If, for emergency purposes, you send your students to school with a cell phone, it must be off and in their backpack while at school.  Every room at our school has a landline phone if it is absolutely necessary.   A student’s cell phone will be confiscated:

  • anytime a student uses, looks at, or interacts with a phone—whether it is their phone or the phone of another student—for any purpose (calling, texting, social media, checking time, etc.)
  • anytime a student lends their phone to another student
  • anytime the phone disrupts learning (rings, alarm goes off, etc.).

School staff will respond the following way when cell phones, electronics, or toys or electronics are out:

  • 1st time: Phone is confiscated and held on to until the end of the day.  Family is contacted and cell phone is returned.
    • If the student does not pass over the cell phone to staff, then the staff will respond as if it is the 2nd time.
  • 2nd time: Phone is confiscated and held on to for up to one week (per SFUSD policy).  Family is contacted and will meet with the school team before the phone is returned.
  • 3rd time: Phone is confiscated and held onto until a formal agreement is reached for the student to no longer bring a cell phone or electronic device to school.

This page was last updated on July 24, 2025