Letter from the Principal Stating the School Cell Phone Policy

 

 “Cell phones may not be turned on or visible during instructional time, except for instructional and educational purposes with the explicit approval of the teacher.”

 

Dear Parents, Teachers, and Students:

 

Students are permitted to bring the following electronic items to school:

  • Cell phones
  • Laptops, tablets, iPads and other similar computing devices (“computing devices”)
  • Portable entertainment systems such as iPods, MP3 players PSP, and Nintendo DS

The use of cell phones, computing devices and portable music and entertainment systems at school is subject to the restrictions below:

  1. Cell phones and portable music and entertainment systems may not be turned on or used during the administration of any school quiz, test or examination.
  2. Computing devices may not be turned on or used during the administration of any school quiz, test, or examination except where such use has been explicitly authorized by the school or is contained in an Individualized Education Program or Section 504 Accommodation Plan.
  3. Use of cell phones, computing devices, portable music, entertainment systems, and other electronic devices, during the administration of state standardized examinations, is governed by State Education Department Rules.
  4. Cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems may not be turned on or used during school fire drills of other emergency preparedness exercises.
  5. Cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems may not be used in locker rooms, bathrooms, hallways, or stairwells.

Cell phones may not be turned on or visible during instructional time, except for instructional and educational purposes with the explicit approval of the teacher.

Consequences for the violation of the “in possession” policy:

  • 1st offense: Phone will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day
  • 2nd offense: Phone will be confiscated and returned to a parent or guardian

Consequences for the improper use of devices may lead to additional disciplinary action.

Sincerely,

 

Nicholas Paarlberg

Principal