Central Islip High School Cellular Phones/Electronics Policy

  • No student use of internet-enabled devices (e.g., cell phones, smartwatches, tablets) is permitted during the school day-anywhere on school grounds- including in class, during lunch, recess, and hallway transitions-unless a documented exception applies.
  • Elementary and middle school students must keep devices silenced and stored in their backpacks
  • High School students must keep devices silenced and stored in their lockers or backpacks
  • Exceptions may be granted for students with medical needs, translation services (if a school Chromebook is not available), or family care responsibilities-upon appropriate documentation and administrative approval.
  • In case of emergency, communication between parents and students must go through the school’s main office.
  • Devices used without approval will be held in the main office until the end of the day, with escalating consequences for repeated violations.