John Dewey High School THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 50 Avenue X Brooklyn, New York 11223 Telephone: 718-373-6400 Fax: 718-266-4385 Connie Hamilton Master Principal Sarah Kaplan Master Assistant Principal Spectator Policy In order to ensure a safe environment for athletes and spectators, the following procedures will be in place during all basketball games at John Dewey High School John Dewey HS is a scanning school. All athletes and spectators as well as any other persons entering the building will be scanned. All DOE rules regarding prohibited items will apply with the exception of electronics. Electronic devices (cell phones, ipods, etc.) will be allowed into the building after school hours. Athletes from other schools will not be allowed through scanning until their coach arrives. Only coaches, team members and managers listed on the PSAL’s website will be allowed near the bench and in the changing areas. Coaches must escort the athletes and managers out of the building if their parent is not present. No spectators from visiting schools or neighboring schools will be admitted. Parents of athletes and siblings of athletes accompanied by parent are welcome. College coaches, scouts, school staff from both schools and PSAL personnel are welcome. Appropriate identification will be requested. Spectators are expected to practice good sportsmanship towards all athletes, coaches and referees. Spectators will be allowed in no earlier than 20 minutes before game time and no later than the conclusion of the 3rd quarter. Anyone found in violation of any rules including sportsmanship may be subject to removal from the building and a possible ban for the remainder of the season. Thank you for your cooperation, Eric Shapiro, Athletic Director .