In 2019, the board of Daystar Academy unanimously voted to adopt a new cell phone policy for all of our students. This new policy was agreed upon after observation and study of the effects of cell phone usage on students as it relates to academic and social development. PYP students (Pre-K through 5th grade) are not permitted to bring any cell phone or connected device (smartwatch, smart headphones, etc.) to school. This same rule applies to any type of iPod, mp3, e-reader (Kindle, etc.), or other electronic device.  

6th-12th grade students may receive school permission to bring cell phones and/or other wifi-enabled devices. This can be done by filling out this “Cell Phone Use Agreement.”

6th-12th grade students who have received permission will be required to turn off their phones and turn them (and/or other wifi-enabled devices) into the “cell phone pouch” upon entering the building and pick them up upon exiting the building.

Students needing to contact their parents during the school day will call home from the front office.

Important, time sensitive messages can be relayed to your child by contacting the front office by email (frontdesk@daystaracademy.org) or by phone (312-791-0001.)

Cell phones/other wifi-enabled devices that are brought to school without permission or are not turned in on a daily basis will be confiscated and turned in to the main office. Parents will be notified and devices must be picked up by the student’s parent/adult guardian. If this happens, students may forfeit their right to have a phone at school.