School-based Policy of PS199 For Use of Electronic Devices on School Property
This regulation establishes PS199’s policy regarding possession and use of “electronic devices”:
- cell phones; smartwatches
- laptops, tablets, iPads, eReaders and other similar computing devices; and
- portable music and entertainment systems in schools.
Possession of electronic devices is permitted in schools pursuant to the following Policy:
- Students are permitted to bring the following electronic devices to school:
- cell phones;
- laptops, tablets, iPads, eReaders and other similar computing devices; and
- portable music and entertainment systems.
- During school hours, all electronic devices must be powered down and stored in backpacks on a school day; including during school fire drills, other emergency preparedness exercises, and field trips.
- Students must ask permission from a teacher/staff to use a cell phone during school hours.
- Parents should call the office (not the cell phone) if they need to get in touch with a child during the school day.
- eReaders and other computing devices may only be used during designated times at the discretion of the teachers (unless otherwise permitted).
- Carrying electronics in school is always at your own risk. Neither the school nor the school administration is responsible for any device brought in by the students.