Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones may only be turned on or used during instruction for educational purposes with the approval of the teacher of the specific lesson.

Authorization to use a cell phone or other device will be granted by the individual teacher for educational purposes (Dictionary, reading, online research, etc.). Policies will vary from one classroom to another; individual teachers will review their policy with your child.

Any students found to be using a cell phone/electronic device at any other time may have the device confiscated.

Students may not make or receive phone calls and/or texts, or access any form of Social Media while at school (i.e. Facebook, Instagram etc.).

Cell phones/electronic devices may not be turned on or used during the administration of any school quiz, test or examination. The use of cell phones/computing devices and other electronic devices during the administration of NYS examinations are governed by the New York State Education Department Rules.

Cell phones/electronic devices may not be turned on or used during school fire drills or other emergency preparedness exercises.

Cell phones/electronic devices may not be used in hallways, locker rooms, or bathrooms.

If a cell phone/electronic device is confiscated, the device will be returned to the student at the end of school day unless school administration determines a parent conference is necessary. If a conference is necessary, a parent/guardian will be required to pick up the device. Devices may be picked up in the main office.

Students who use cell phones/electronic devices in violation of any provision of the DOE’s Discipline Code, the school’s policy, Chancellor Regulation A-413, and/or the DOE’s Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (“IAUSP”) will be subject to discipline in accordance with the guidance interventions and disciplinary responses set forth in the Discipline Code.