Students are prohibited from possessing personal smart devices on their person from the start of the school day, on school grounds, until dismissal. Devices must be off and away in the student lockers, unless qualified by an exemption. This policy applies to all internet connected personal electronic devices, including but not limited to: cell phones that connect to the internet or a data network, smart watches, earbuds and headphones, tablets, gaming devices, any other internet-enabled or communication device. The full policy may be found here.
Methods for Parents to Contact Students During the School Day: To accommodate necessary communication, parents or legal guardians may use the following methods to contact their student during school hours while adhering to this policy:
School Office Phone: Parents or legal guardians may call the school's main office, and the office staff can relay messages to the student or call the student to the office to speak with their parent or person in parental relation. Parents may call the school at 845-486-4880 to reach the following offices:
Main Office, Dial Ext. 22100 or 22101
Attendance Office, Dial Ext. 22119
Health Office, Dial Ext. 22124
Guidance Office, Dial Ext. 22109
After School Hours (3:00 - 4:00 PM), Dial Ext. 22132
Designated Contact Email: Schools will provide a designated email address for parents and legal guardians to send messages. These emails may be monitored by school staff who can then pass the messages on to the students. To contact the school via email parents may use the following email lms-office@acsdny.org
Written Notes: Parents or legal guardians can drop off written notes at the school's main office, which can then be delivered to the student by school staff.