School Policies » Electronic Devices

Electronic Devices

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

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • The use of cell phones, computing devices, portable music, and entertainment systems, and other electronic devices during the administration of state standardized examinations is governed by State Education Department Rules.

  • Cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems may not be turned on or used during school fire drills or other emergency preparedness exercises. Cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems may not be used in locker rooms or bathrooms.

B. Cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems may be used as set forth below.

  • Cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems may not be turned on or used on school property, during the school day, and during after-school, school-sponsored programs, or activities.

Confiscation and return of electronic items:

C. If a student violates these policies:

  • First offense – The item will be confiscated and returned at the end of the school day to the parent or guardian.

  • Second offense – The item will be confiscated and a conference will be scheduled with the parent or guardian.

  • Third offense – Have the privilege of bringing the item to school revoked.

D. Discipline

  • Students who use cell phones, computing devices, and/or portable music and entertainment system 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.

Students who choose to bring cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems to school are fully responsible for that device/system. P. S. 86K is not liable for lost, stolen, or damaged cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems.