PS/IS 268 school information

P.S./I.S. 268 Mission Statement

The mission of P.S./I.S.268Q is to provide a nurturing environment for children, to inspire in our students a love of learning and appreciation of the Arts. To foster high self-esteem and respect for others while appreciating cultural diversity.

At P.S. /I.S. 268 we encourage respect and responsibility to self and others as well as encourage a love of learning.

We endeavor to instill qualities that create character and concern for the world around us.

It is our belief that students learn best in an environment that recognizes their interests, embraces cultural diversity and teaches to diverse learning abilities.

PS/IS 268 School Safety Plan

Click on the link below to view the Parent Guide to school safety and emergency preparedness for all student and staff.

PS/268 Safety Plan

School Hours & Dismissal procedure

Breakfast:

7:45 AM

NO CHILDREN WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING BEFORE 7:45 AM

Arrival:

8:20 AM

MORNING ARRIVAL:
Grades K-2: Students will enter through the cafeteria
Grades 3-8: Students will enter through the main entrance
Dismissal :

Grades K-2: Students will be dismissed from the cafeteria
Grades 3-4: Side entrance on 175th Street. Parents please do not block the doorway
Grades 5-8: Side entrance on 176th Street

Please wait outside the gate until your child's class is brought out of the building by the teacher for dismissal.

There are NO EXCEPTIONS. PLEASE PREPARE TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD ON TIME.

Instruction takes place until dismissal;

unless there is an emergency

Please keep early pick up* of your child to a minimum,

YOUR CHILD will thank you.

*REQUEST FOR (EARLY ) PICKUP AFTER 2:00 PM MUST WAIT FOR REGULAR DISMISSAL AT 2:40 PM.*

PLEASE NOTE your child will be called to the office when you ARRIVE in the office for pick up, NOT BEFORE.

Thank you for your consideration .

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School Visitor Policy

Please be advised of the below visitor policy that will be followed until further notice.

NYCDOE School Building Visitor Policy

In order to protect staff and students in DOE buildings, all visitors wishing to enter DOE buildings must show proof of having at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Visitors must provide the following to gain entry to a NYCDOE Building:
Photo Identification
Proof of Vaccination Health Screening Clearance

Acceptable proof of vaccination is one of the following:

· A CDC Vaccination CardOpens in a new browser tab; a photo or photocopy is also acceptable.

· A NYC Vaccination Record Opens in a new browser tabor other official immunization record from within or outside the US, including from a health care provider. A photo or photocopy of this card is also acceptable.

· NYC COVID Safe App on AndroidOpens in a new browser tab or iOSOpens in a new browser tab.

· Excelsior Pass or Excelsior Pass Plus Opens in a new browser tab.

· DOE COVID-19 Vaccine PortalOpens in a new browser tab.

Protocol for Visitors
Upon entry to a Department of Education building, a visitor must sign in and show photo identification and proof of vaccination.

Visitors must provide the following to gain entry to a NYCDOE Building:
Photo Identification
Proof of Vaccination Health Screening Clearance

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance at PS/IS 268 Q is very important to your child's progress at school. Please make sure your child is in attendance everyday.

According to law, the only excused absences from school are:

illness,
death in the family,
religious observance,
weather emergency

Steps to follow when absent from school:

Parent or guardian writes a letter giving the first and last name of student, Class/ homeroom, date, reason for, and days of absence.
Student must give the letter to the teacher upon returning to the school.
A doctor’s note must accompany the parent’s note if the student has been absent three or more consecutive days and has received medical care.
Students absent an excessive number of days will receive an “NC” (no credit) in their subject classes and will be referred to the Attendance officer for follow up.

Cell Phone Policy

In response to Chancellor’s regulation A-413, which governs the use of cell phones, computing devices and portable music and entertainment systems on school property, PS/IS 268 Q has opted for a school-based policy for the use of such devices on school property. A-413 provides as follows: Students are permitted to bring the following electronic items to school: cell phones, laptops, tablets, iPads and other similar computing devices, portable music and entertainment systems.

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 unless a teacher requires their use during classroom instruction. Students are allowed to bring these devices to school as long as they are turned off and out of sight.

Cell phones, computing devices, 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 confiscated and returned to the Parent/Guardian ONLY.

Cell phones, computing devices, portable music and entertainment systems, and other electronic devices may not be turned on, seen or used during the administration of any school examination, except where such use has been explicitly authorized by the school or is contained in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Accommodation Plan. If this rule is violated, items will be confiscated and returned to the Parent/Guardian ONLY.

The cell phone policy is in effect during lunch time and after-school programs as well. If this rule is violated, items will be confiscated and returned to the Parent/Guardian ONLY.

Students who use cell phones, computing devices, portable music and entertainment systems and/or any other electronic device in violation of any provision of the DOE’s Discipline Code, The School Cell Phone Policy, Chancellor’s Regulation A-413 and/or the DOE’s Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy will be subject to discipline in accordance with the guidance interventions and disciplinary responses set forth in the Discipline Code.
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; or the student may ask to use the telephone in the main office to contact a parent.
If a student chooses to bring cell phones, computing devices, portable music and entertainment systems and/or other electronic devices to school they do so at their own risk. The school will not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.

Confiscation and return of cell phones, computing devices, portable music and entertainment systems and/or other electronic devices:

If items are confiscated we will notify the parent or guardian by phone as soon as possible to make an appointment to return the confiscated item to the parent or guardian ONLY.

Thank you for your cooperation in these matters.