Dear PS 101 Families,

The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority. As a reminder, PS 101 has a cell phone policy that is established in the beginning of the year with the School Leadership Team (SLT) consisting of PS 101 administration, teachers and parents.

As a reminder, PS 101 students may not use cell phones in school. For safety reasons, I believe students should have cell phones on their person when walking to and from school if a parent wishes. However, while in school, the cell phone must be turned off, in their school bag and remain off and in their bookbag during the day.

Students who use cell phones, computing devices and/or portable music and entertainment systems in violation 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.

If a student has their cell phone out or uses a cell phone/apple watch device during the day, it will be taken by the teacher or administration and returned at the end of the day (along with a parent phone call and warning). If it happens a second time the phone will be taken and a parent will have to come to the school and pick up the phone, as well as the student receiving a disciplinary measure which may be a suspense.

Thank you for ensuring our focus on our educational priorities and the well-being, privacy, and safety of our students and staff.

GKorrol
Principal