Electronics Policies

Personal Electronics Policy

Per school policy, Opportunity Charter School is a personal-electronics free environment. Use of personal electronics including cell phones, tablets, headphones, smartwatches, and other non-school related devices are not permitted on campus. To assist with making our school a personal-electronic free space to improve teaching and learning Opportunity Charter school utilizes the Yondr system. Yondr has been implemented in over 1,000 schools across 21 countries to facilitate an engaged learning environment.

We believe that personal electronics have great utility but we have also found that learning improves drastically and peer conflict decreases when students are fully engaged with their teachers and classmates and not a device.

Important Reminders

• Emergencies: Please make sure that the phone numbers we have are current and up-to-date so that in the event of an emergency, we are able to contact you immediately. You can update your contact information yourself through Infinite Campus. 
• Weather Closures: In the event that school will be closed due to inclement weather, you will receive a phone call, email and text the evening before or in the morning. You are also encouraged to check the local news for New York City school updates. Please make sure your telephone number and email address are listed with our office.
• Notes: Sign all notes that are brought home or sent via email, and send in a note anytime your child is absent.