PS75Q Student Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy (2025–2026)

Purpose

To ensure a safe, focused, and respectful learning environment, P75Q follows the NYC Public Schools guidelines regarding student use of personal electronic devices.

🔒 General Rule
Students may not use any personal internet-enabled electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, etc.) during the entire instructional day, unless explicitly permitted under the exceptions below.

✅ Permited Use (Exceptions)
Use of personal devices is allowed only under the following conditions:

• Educational Use: When authorized by a teacher or administrator for a specific instructional activity.
• Medical Necessity: When required for managing a health condition, as documented by a medical provider and approved by the Office of School Health.
• Legal Requirement: When mandated by law.
• Emergency Situations: When a parent/guardian contacts the school to authorize use during an emergency.
• Translation Needs: When no other translation tools are available, and the device is needed for communication.
• Parents/ guardians may reach out to their child’s school building to request an exception not listed. Requests will be reviewed by the principal, and families will be notified of a decision within one business day.
• In emergencies, students may request to use a school phone by notifying a staff member and going to the main office or guidance office. Staff will supervise the call to ensure it follows school protocols, allowing students to contact their families while maintaining a safe environment.
  

📦 Storage of Device

• Students must store personal devices during the school day using secured storage bins located in each classroom.

• Students will turn in their devices to classroom staff at 8:00am or upon their arrival to the school building. Classroom staff will return devices to students at 2:20pm or upon their departure from the school building.
  • Parent Pick-Up: students will turn in their devices upon entering the school building. Students will retrieve their devices when they are picked up by their parents.
    

📞Parent Communication
Parents/guardians may contact their child's school building during the school day through the main office. Staff will relay messages to students as needed.

Site	Phone Number	Contact Person
75Q Main, 876Q, 239Q, 93Q, 071Q	718-456-7588	Connie Conigliaro, Shaquana Young
75Q@48Q & 276Q	718-739-4463	Tashawna Hassell, Erica Postell
75Q@223Q	718-558-2900 ext. 2101	Rosa Dixson
75Q@254Q	718-520-7878 ext. 2310	Tara Chase

 

In the event of an emergency, families will receive updates through ClassDojo, our school's designated automated communication system. To ensure you receive timely alerts and important school updates, please download the ClassDojo app and connect to your child’s class using the invitation provided by their teacher. If you need assistance setting up your account, please contact the main office or visit www.classdojo.com for step-by-step instructions.

⚠ Violations & Consequences

Failure to follow this policy may result in:

• Confiscation of the device
• Parent notification
• Disciplinary action in accordance with the NYC DOE Discipline Code

📣 Damaged or Lost Devices In the unlikely event that an electronic device is stolen or damaged at school, parents can submit a claim to the Comptroller’s office. More information on submitting a claim is available on the Comptroller’s webpage.

📣 Nofication
This policy will be shared with families via email, posted on the school website, and reviewed during orientation and advisory
periods.