To create an environment conducive to learning by minimizing distractions caused by cell phones and other personal internet-enabled electronic devices, ensure the safety and focus of all students during school the school day, and follow Education Law §2803, effective August 1, 2025, all New York State schools are required to adopt a policy that prohibits the use of personal internet-enabled devices during the school day on school grounds. An “internet-enabled electronic device” is defined as an electronic device capable of connecting to the internet and enabling the user to access content on the internet. Examples of such devices include cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, iPads, and portable music and entertainment systems.
In an effort to prepare students and families for our school’s Prohibited Internet-enabled Device Policy, please see the below information for our September implementation launch.
McKee High School Internet-enabled Device Policy –
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a3MTOhBUVFAwEnq9ghgdaXjSLD4tThrudfhHjMmkLGY/edit?usp=sharing
McKee High School Prohibited Device Family Letter –
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d6UMdGT0mxjL4VGvahrVXmHihDvW1QNMGtyWfSy-D3A/edit?usp=sharing
Yondr Pouch Distribution –
All Guardians and Students must attend one of the following sessions to receive their Yondr Pouch and review Prohibited Device Policy – Please fill out the following link to select a pick-up session.
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Tuesday, August 26 – McKee HS Auditorium – 2:00 p.m.
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Thursday, August 28 – McKee HS Auditorium – 10:00 a.m.
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Tuesday, September 2 – McKee HS Auditorium – 5:00 p.m.
Please Note –
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Pouches will only be distributed to a Parent/Guardian and Student present as all pouches must be signed for.
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Student devices will be collected by Administration/Deans/School Staff until they receive a pouch.
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Collected devices will be returned to students at the end of their scheduled program school-day.
