New Electronic Device Protocols & Student-Friendly Code of Conduct
Dear Parents & Guardians,
Student-Friendly Code of Conduct
With input from administrators, teachers, parents and guardians, we have created new student-friendly Code of Conduct documents. These documents present our school expectations using simple, clear, and age-appropriate language. Each document is tailored to the grade levels served by each school building, and all versions are linked below.
The District’s complete Code of Conduct is available on our website here.
Before the school year begins, please take a few moments to review the appropriate student-friendly document with your child. Discussing these expectations together will help ensure that all students begin the year prepared to contribute to a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment.
High School, Student-Friendly Code of Conduct
Middle School, Student-Friendly Code of Conduct
Wading River, Student-Friendly Code of Conduct
Miller Avenue, Student-Friendly Code of Conduct
New Electronic Device Protocols
As required by Education Law §2803, this policy prohibits student use of internet-enabled devices during the school day (including all classes, homeroom periods, lunch, recess, study halls, and passing time) on school grounds (any building, structure, athletic playing field, playground, or land contained within the boundary of a school or district or BOCES facility), unless under an exception; e.g., IEP/Section 504.
- At the K-5 school level, students are prohibited from bringing devices to school.
- At the middle school level, student devices must be silenced and stored in student lockers.
- At the high school level, student devices must be silenced and stored in student lockers.
Below please find the disciplinary action that will be taken. The severity of disciplinary action may be increased if the use of the device involves cheating or academic dishonesty, bullying or harassment, invasion of privacy, and/or illegal activities.
First Offense:
Student sent to administration by classroom teacher;
Device confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the school day;
Parent/guardian notification;
Student must check in any/all devices with administration or designee for one month.
Second Offense:
Student sent to administration by classroom teacher;
Device confiscated and returned to the parent/guardian at the end of the school day;
Parent/guardian notification;
Student must check in any/all devices with administration or designee for three months.
Third Offense:
Student sent to administration by classroom teacher;
Device confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the school day;
Parent/guardian notification;
Student must check in any/all devices with administration or designee for remainder of the school year.
As always, thank you for your partnership and support. We look forward to a wonderful school year!
Sincerely,
Gerard W. Poole
Superintendent of Schools