Should Students be Allowed to Have Their Phones in School?

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Should Students be Allowed to Have Their Phones in School?

The Metropolitan School District of Martinsville has a new policy on cell phones that parents are not loving.

wibc.com

Parents worried about Martinsville student cell phone policy

One week into the new school year and some parents are questioning the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville's new policy on cell phones.

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[foszoe]

If they are old enough to get shot at and change gender surely they can handle cellular phones

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I saw a story about another school doing something similar, but in that case, they gave the students a pouch with a "security lock" on it that can only be opened with a magnetic device (kind of like some stores put on liquor bottles). They would break out the device at the end of the school day and kids could get their phones out and turn in the pouch.

 

[Mgderf]

I saw a story about another school doing something similar, but in that case, they gave the students a pouch with a "security lock" on it that can only be opened with a magnetic device (kind of like some stores put on liquor bottles). They would break out the device at the end of the school day and kids could get their phones out and turn in the pouch.

Just saw that exact news story today.
I think it's a great idea, and will probably be challenged in court...

 

[Kurr]

Excuse the language , but WTAF is a "Success Teacher"??? I thought that was shop class and home ec when i was in school!!!

 

[Mgderf]

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Excuse the language , but WTAF is a "Success Teacher"??? I thought that was shop class and home ec when i was in school!!!

Rewording phrases is the liberals fortay.
When global cooling didn't work they changed it to global warming, and then climate change.
Btw- I thought ALL teachers were supposed to teach "success".
If not, what the hell are they teaching, besides gender affirmation?

 

[NyleRN]

Let them take the phones to school. Require them to keep them locked up in their locker. They can get on them in between classes and at lunch. Pretty simple

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Let them take the phones to school. Require them to keep them locked up in their locker. They can get on them in between classes and at lunch. Pretty simple

I don't know how much time they get between classes these days. When I was in middle and high school it was only 5 minutes from point A to point B.

 

[d.kaufman]

I have no problem with kids having them in their backpacks. Ringer off and not to be accessed while in class. Penalty if they use in class.

My only thoughts as to why are an active disturbance at the school (didn't wanna say active shooter as there can be other reasons) my child can call me direct or call 911 if need be

 

[NyleRN]

I don't know how much time they get between classes these days. When I was in middle and high school it was only 5 minutes from point A to point B.

Fine with me. The less time available to be on their phones the better off they'll be. Still enough time to check a text message to if mom or dad needed to get a message to them

 

[radar8756]

I don't know how much time they get between classes these days. When I was in middle and high school it was only 5 minutes from point A to point B.

Lunch or Free (Study) time is Ok

but using them in Class should get them taken away and a Parent has to come and get them back

 

[bwframe]

I think it makes one question the teachers and administration.

I DO NOT want my kids to have to lose communication capability, because staff cannot adequately discipline.

My child or grandchild touches their phone in class, they are...
- verbally warned the first time
- sent to the office for written warning, the second time
- suspended the third offense

Seems pretty simple. School is about learning. Please teach my children!

 

[Cavman]

I have no problem with kids having them in their backpacks. Ringer off and not to be accessed while in class. Penalty if they use in class.

My only thoughts as to why are an active disturbance at the school (didn't wanna say active shooter as there can be other reasons) my child can call me direct or call 911 if need be

Yep id say keep them on silent. And if they use in class then they lose the privilege. Mom and dad can pick up the phone from principal.

 

[Wabatuckian]

Eh.

I try to sub teach at my kids' schools twice a week or so.

A lot of work is done on iPads. Sometimes the iPads don't work. If that's that case, I have the student use his phone.

Yes, there are kids who will try to take advantage of having a phone. If it's an issue, I take it.

Other teachers have phone caddies where the student puts the phone before class, but it's readily accessed if needed.

I see no point in locking the phones away prior to an offense. That's parallel to banning guns from people because they might commit a crime.

 

[NyleRN]

Eh.

I try to sub teach at my kids' schools twice a week or so.

A lot of work is done on iPads. Sometimes the iPads don't work. If that's that case, I have the student use his phone.

Yes, there are kids who will try to take advantage of having a phone. If it's an issue, I take it.

Other teachers have phone caddies where the student puts the phone before class, but it's readily accessed if needed.

I see no point in locking the phones away prior to an offense. That's parallel to banning guns from people because they might commit a crime.

Since when is phones and communications a constitutional right?

 

[radar8756]

why kids need cellphones in class

 

[NyleRN]

Not sure why we're so hung up on kids having phones in school. How many decades did we go through where kids went to school and all we had was land lines?

 

[bwframe]

Not sure why we're so hung up on kids having phones in school. How many decades did we go through where kids went to school and all we had was land lines?

If used effectively, cellular communication is an excellent way to parent your kids. It's not necessary to be completely out of touch with your kids these days.

The use of the phone is an important part of the upbringing of the kids also. It's the job of the parent and the teacher to train the youth on proper usage.

 

[NyleRN]

If used effectively, cellular communication is an excellent way to parent your kids. It's not necessary to be completely out of touch with your kids these days.

The use of the phone is an important part of the upbringing of the kids also. It's the job of the parent and the teacher.

I could argue the opposite.

 

[bwframe]

I could argue the opposite.

You are certainly entitled to that thought. While it's not my opinion, I don't disagree with your parenting. I have seen very successful sharp parents that insist that their kids will have no phone until 18.

Let's not fool with my kids communication with me, because you feel differerently about your's though, OK?