Electronics Device Policy

Students may bring the following electronic devices to school: 1) cell phones, smartwatches, GPS devices; 2) laptops, tablets, iPads and other similar computing devices; and 3) portable music and entertainment systems (such as iPods, MP3 players, PSP and Nintendo DS).

All electronic devices must be turned off prior to entering the school and can be turned on only upon exiting at the end of the school day. The devices should remain off for the entire school day.

Confiscation and Return of Electronic Items 

Electronic devices must remain in backpacks and not be made visible. If used or seen in school, devices may be subject to confiscation by a school administrator or staff member. Where appropriate, measures will be implemented in a progressive manner, and may include:

• • First Infraction – Warning the student to end use of the device, turn it off and put it away.

  • Second Infraction – Confiscation of item. To be returned at the end of the school day.

  • Third Infraction – Confiscation of item. To be returned following a parent conference and possibility of student entering a behavioral contract.

  • Subsequent Infraction - Revocation of privilege to bring item to school.

Please be aware that certain circumstances can cause confiscation without a warning (such as using a cell phone during a test).

Discipline

Students who use cell phones, smart watches, 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 will be subject to discipline in accordance with the guidance interventions and disciplinary responses set forth in the Discipline Code.

Digital Responsibility

Please remember that digital responsibility is strongly encouraged at P.S. 169. Please remember to always use your devices in a positive way... please be responsible!!!

P.S. 169 cannot be responsible for lost or stolen devices.