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Electronics Use Policy

Francis Lewis High School Cell Phone Policy

   (Adopted in consultation with the School Leadership Team)

Personal electronics including Cell Phones, I-pads, Laptops, Smart Watches and other similar devices may not be used or seen inside of any classroom. If the electronic device is visible/audible in a classroom it will be confiscated. If it is visible/audible anywhere other than the classroom in the building it is subject to confiscation. 

·        If the device is confiscated it may only be retrieved by a parent/guardian, and no sooner than the next school day in room 148A. If it is confiscated on a Friday, pick up will be on Monday. 
 
·        Devices will never be returned directly to the student. Confiscation will occur in the classroom whether the device was used or not, it cannot be seen in the classroom any time for any reason.
The use of cell phones, computing devices and portable music and entertainment systems at school is subject to the following additional conditions: 
  
1. 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. 
2. 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. 
3. Cell phones, computing devices, and portable music and entertainment systems may never be used in locker rooms or bathrooms. 
4. Students who use cell phones, computing devices, and/or portable music and entertainment systems in violation of any provision of the DOE’s Discipline Code, the school’s policy, Chancellor’s 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.