When Students MAY USE cellphones / electronics / headphones

• Before School

• During Lunch

• During Class

  • ONLY with direct teacher permission.

• After School

  • After school program use depends on program leader permission.

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When Students MAY NOT USE cellphones / electronics / headphones in

• Hallways

  • During class time and passing time.

• Bathrooms

• Locker Rooms

• Classes

  • Unless teacher directly gives permission.

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MAY NOT USE means

• Cellphones/electronics/headphones  must not be visible, heard, or used.

 

WHY is this policy in place?

This cellphone/Electronic Device/Headphone policy is intended to improve engagement in classroom learning, to lessen distractions either of ourselves or of other students from learning, and to ensure the privacy of others.

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If a student uses a cellphone/electronic device/headphones in violation of this policy, the following consequences will be applied at the school’s discretion

• Warnings

• Confiscation of the item and return at the end of the class period

• Confiscation of the item and return at the end of the school day

• Confiscation of the item and return at parent conference

• Confiscation of the item and return following student entering into behavioral contract / use agreement

• Revocation of the privilege to bring item to school

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How to get in touch with your child during school hours

Parents / guardians who need to contact a student during school hours are requested to contact staff in the Main Office (718-832-4305) who will facilitate the contact. Please do not disrupt class time by texting or calling your student during school hours.

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Policy current as of 12/18/2016