Waverly Academy Of Empowered Learners – PS 84

Policy statement:

Students will not be permitted to use or access their personal internet-enabled electronic devices upon arrival at school until the end of the school day. The school day is defined as the period from the moment students enter the school building until the last class of the day ends, including during lunch. The school day starts at 8:00 am and ends at 2:20 pm. Students will be able to use school/NYCPS-issued devices during the school day.

1. COLLECTION/STORAGE

• Upon arrival, students must power off their devices.
• The school collects devices…
  • Classroom teachers will collect devices when students arrive at the classroom and redistribute devices before dismissal at 2:20 pm each day. All devices will be stored in a secured lock box.

2. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

• In case of emergency circumstances, parents or guardians can call Ms. Bowen at 929-560-8040 to reach their child.
• In case of emergency students may access phones in the main office to reach their parents or guardians.
• In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, the school will use GAMA or WAELs APP to communicate information to parents or guardians.
• Here is how parents/guardians can access the automated messaging system: (include directions for setting up NYCSA account to access GAMA, etc)

3. EXCEPTIONS

• Students are allowed to use their device if they have an individualized education program (IEP) or 504 Plan that includes use of an internet-enabled device and do not have a DOE-issued device for such purpose.
• Parents/guardians must contact name specific Ms. Bowen at 929-560-8040, dbowenyoussef@schools.nyc.gov, if a student requires an exception for reasons such as: medical monitoring/treatments (for example to monitor blood sugar or other similar circumstances); if student is a caregiver, for approved language purposes (such as translation or interpretation services if no other means are available), or where otherwise required by law.
• The principal/designee may authorize use for an educational purpose.
• Exceptions will be processed and approved within one week of the request.

4. DISCIPLINE

Students who use electronic devices in violation of the NYCPS Discipline Code, the school’s policy, Chancellor’s Regulation A 413, and/or the NYCPS Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy ("IAUSP") will be subject to progressive discipline. This means that the disciplinary responses will escalate based on the nature and frequency of the violation. As provided in the State law, a student may not be suspended solely on the grounds that the student accessed a personal internet-enabled device in violation of school policy. Repeated incidents of insubordination (i.e. refusal to surrender or store device) may result in a suspension if approved by the Office of Safety and Youth Development.

5. OTHER: If lost or stolen

• 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.