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Cell Phone Policy

The MS54 community is committed to fostering an educational environment that
  1. promotes focused engagement, active participation, and positive interactions both inside and outside the classroom, and
  2. ensures integrity and fairness in our testing and assessments.

We believe such an environment will result in positive academic and social experiences and outcomes for our students.

Accordingly, our Cell Phone Policy prohibits student cell phone use at school. While students may bring cell phones to school, they are required to place their cell phone in the assigned slot in their homeroom bin. The teacher will lock the bin in the classroom closet. The homeroom teachers will return cell phones to students before dismissal. Students who arrive late will turn in their phones when they arrive and pick them up at the end of the day.

We believe strongly that this policy minimizes distractions in the classroom and in other school settings and reduces cheating. In addition, we believe that this policy encourages responsible and appropriate habits regarding the use of technology.

Technology is a vital educational tool. MS54 remains committed to integrating technology in the classroom to enhance our students’ educational experience, and continues to invest time and resources in that effort. Additionally, MS54 remains committed to maintaining a safe and secure school environment. We believe that this policy is consistent with these objectives.
MS54 Booker T. Washington
​103 West 107th Street
New York, NY 10025
Phone (212) 678-2861
MS54 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. MS54 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
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  • Home
  • ABOUT MS54
    • General Information
    • Who Was Booker T. Washington?
    • Who Is MS54? >
      • Getting to Know MS54 >
        • Dr. Elana Elster
        • Laura Lynch Geraghty
        • Anne McIntosh Pejovich
        • Emery Dickerson
    • Directory
    • Admissions
    • Curriculum
    • Academy Fellowship
    • Equity Team >
      • African American History Month
      • Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month
      • Support AAPI
      • Equity Team Archive
    • Wellness Committee >
      • Family Healing Ambassadors
      • Wellness Topics and Initiatives Archive
    • Ryan Health Center
  • SCHOOL DURING COVID-19
    • Planning for 2022-2023
    • Returning to School Buildings
  • SUPPORT MS54
    • Annual Appeal
    • Volunteer
  • PTA & SLT
    • PTA >
      • PTA Presentations
      • PTA Reimbursement Form
    • School Leadership Team (SLT)
    • Community Outreach
    • PTA & SLT Meeting Minutes Archive
    • Newsletter Archive
  • FOR PARENTS
    • Absence Procedures
    • Parent/Student Handbook
    • School Forms
    • New Incoming Family Information 2022 - 2023
    • Safety / Emergency Procedures & Storm Delays
    • Class Parents
    • Parent-Teacher Conferences
    • High School Information
    • DOE Resources & News >
      • DOE / District 3 / CEC 3 General Information
      • DOE Info & Community Updates
    • Education Advocacy
  • FOR STUDENTS
    • Summer Assignments & Supply Lists
    • Code of Conduct >
      • Code of Conduct & School Rules
      • Honor Code
      • Cell Phone Policy
      • School Attire
    • Marking Periods / Honor Roll / Late & Missed Work
    • After School
    • Student Activities >
      • Affinity Groups
      • Model UN
      • Boys and Girls Basketball
    • Library
    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Metrocards & MTA Info
    • Free Tutoring Resources
    • Free Microsoft Software