Cell Phone policy

 UPDATE to Chancellor’s regulation A-413, regarding the use of cell phones, computing devices and portable music and entertainment systems on school property:

A. Students may not use personal internet-enabled electronic devices during the school
day.

B. Students may be permitted to use internet-enabled electronic devices that are
school-provided during the school day except as set forth in II D – II F below.

C. Students may be permitted to use non-internet enabled electronic devices during
the school day except as set forth in II D – II F below.

D. Electronic devices may not be used during the administration of any school quiz, test
or examination2 unless such use has been explicitly authorized by the school or is
contained in an Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) or Section 504
Accommodation Plan (“504 Plan”)

E. Electronic devices may not be turned on or used during school fire drills or other
emergency preparedness exercises.

F. Electronic devices may not be used in locker rooms or bathrooms.

 PS/IS 268’s policy will be as follows:

 The use of cell phones, computing devices, portable music and entertainment systems, and other electronic devices is PROHIBITED IN SCHOOL .  If Students must bring these devices to school due to afterschool responsibilities, Please note that  they will be locked up in homeroom and retrieved at dismissal or the end of the day for that child.

• Cell phones, computing devices, smart watches, portable music and entertainment systems, and other electronic devices may not be turned on, seen or used at any time in school: including the bathrooms, locker rooms, stairwells, during dismissal until students have exited the building, or during any fire drills or other emergency preparedness drills or actual emergencies.  If this rule is violated, items will be taken  and returned to the Parent/Guardian ONLY
• The cell phone policy is in effect during lunch time and recess as well.  If this rule is not followed, items will be taken and returned to the Parent/Guardian ONLY.             
• Students should NOT use personal cell phones to contact their parents during the school day.  If the student is sick  they should go to the nurse's office where she  will contact a parent in the event that the student is to  be sent home.
• If a student chooses to bring cell phones, computing devices, smartwatches, portable music and entertainment systems and/or other electronic devices to school they do so at their own risk.  The school will not be responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.

If  your child is found using their cell phone without permission the phone will be taken by Administration and returned to the  Parent/Guardian ONLY.

Thank you for your cooperation in these matters.