Cellphone Policy

In compliance with Education Law §2803 and Chancellor’s Regulation A-413, personal internet-enabled devices (e.g., phones, tablets, smartwatches) are not permitted for student use during the school day.

No personal devices during the school day: 8:00 AM – 2:50 PM

Device Collection & Storage

  1. Upon arrival

    8:00 – 8:25 AM

    Devices must be powered off and collected at the bus entrance. Late arrivals go to the main office.

  2. Storage

    Secured cart

    Middle and high school students: devices are stored in a secured cart.

  3. Dismissal

    2:40 – 2:50 PM

    Devices are returned in the cafeteria.

  4. Early dismissal

    Main office

    Devices are retrieved in the main office.

Emergency, Exceptions, Discipline, Lost/Stolen

Emergency Communication

Call Michelle Manticof, Parent Coordinator, at (718) 361-3567 ext. 1122. Students may use school phones in the main office. Updates come via GAMA, ParentSquare, and DOE Messenger.

Exceptions

For medical or IEP-related needs, contact Aurora Noriega, Special Education Coordinator, at ANoriega3@schools.nyc.gov. All requests will be reviewed within one week.

Discipline

Violations follow progressive discipline per DOE policy. Students will not be suspended solely for using a device, but repeated refusal to comply may result in further disciplinary action.

Discipline

Families may file a claim with the NYC Comptroller's Office if a device is lost, stolen, or damaged at school. Questions? Call (718) 361-3567 ext. 1122.