Cell Phone Policy
Personal Electronic Devices and Accessories
House Bill 1481 mandates that all public and open-enrollment charter schools prohibit students from using personal electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, during the school day. Personal electronic devices mean any wireless electronic communication device, other than devices and accessories provided to the students by NYOS. These items are not permitted for use during the instructional day.
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Personal Electronic Devices During the School Day (7:50am to 3:55pm)
To promote an optimal learning and social atmosphere within NYOS, students are required to refrain from using their personal electronic devices (cell phones, smartwatches, or wireless headphones and earbuds) throughout the school day. Each student will be provided with a laptop computer.
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Before entering the school premises, students must power off their cell phones and other personal devices.
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All personal devices must be turned off and stored in the student’s backpack or other secure location.
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Students’ devices may not be on their person or be visible during the school day.
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In the event of an emergency, families may contact the main or secondary offices. Students may use any campus phone on the campus with staff permission.
- Once off-campus, students are permitted to utilize their cell phone, smartwatch, and wireless headphones and earbuds.
