Should students have to put their phones in the pouches?

Since the start of last year, students have been required to put their phones into a phone pouch. Previously, students had the freedom to keep their phones in their backpacks and occasionally have them out. Now some teachers will not even start class until every student has put their phone in their assigned pouch. Many students are very frustrated with this sudden rule change, however some teachers beg to differ. Should this rule stay or be revoked?

 

There are many pros to this rule change in the school. Many schools around the world have different and unique ways for phones to be detained from students during class time. A common reason for why schools should forbid phones is for cheating opportunities. Many students can try to cheat with their phones during tests. Many students these days are trying to cheat on tests, or simply not pay attention in class at all. Phones can cause many problems in the classroom. But can the teacher stop this problem without taking away every student's phone before class starts? 

 

Everyday before class starts, you can see students walking to their assigned phone pouch to put their phones in. Many students simply don’t like putting their phones in the pouches. A student could easily argue the fact that they might need their phone during class. What if there is a school lockdown? The school has taught that during a lockdown, every door is locked, and students continue class as usual. However, it is clear that many parents will want to be in contact with their child to know that they are safe. But parents will not be able to be in contact with their child if they don’t have their phone. A child/student could grab their phone at the end of class and see 3 missed phone calls from their parents. In case of an emergency in any way, should students be allowed to carry their phones during class?

 

After lots of researching, I believe that it is very important that students should be allowed to have their phones in their possession. Afterall, the school does not own our phones. So why should they get to keep us from having our phones? I believe that students should be allowed to have their phones during class at all times. It is a student's privilege to acquire their phones in any situation and this rule needs to be revoked immediately.   

 

Should students have to put their phones in the pouches? 

 

Should there be a punishment if a student is on their phone?
 

https://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/should-public-schools-ban-cell-phones 

https://learnsafe.com/student-cell-phones-in-school-crisis-situations-pros-and-cons/ 



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  • Great topic choice and super job!

  • I think that students should not have to put their phones in the pocket holders. A students phone is their own property and they should have to put it somewhere they don't want to. But I also do think that some students can't handle the responsibility of having their phones in class. Therefore, I think students should be able to have their phones on them in class, but also follow the teachers rules on when and when not to use your phone in class. 

  • No students should not have to piut there phone in the pocket holder for no reason at all, all phones should be put away in their pocket of there pants or backpack, no rule that provides you to put you  phone in a phone pocker holder should be a rule.

  • I think studnets should and shouldn't be allowed to have them. On test days I think they should be required to be put in pouches. But any other day, I think they should be able to be kept in their pocket or bag. I think there should be some type of punishment if a student won't put their phone in the pouches on test days. They could be used to cheat or just distract you from testing

  • I think that people shouldn't have to put their phones in the pouches because it is their property and they shouldn't have to give them up. But if they have it out during class then it starts to be a problem, so if it does become a problem, they should either put it on the teacher's desk or go to the office to resolve the issue. 

    • I agree. Does the school pay for our phones? Didn't think so. Why should they get to tell us what to do with them. 

  • i think students shouldn't have to put thier phones in pouches. i think this only if they prove themselves worthy of having it. Like not being on it or being respecful with it, I think students should get three strikes until they have to put away thier phone. And that goes for every quarter.

    • Exactly, why can't teachers just give us a chance like students a few years ago did. I agree with the 3 strike rule to. It is a great idea and would definetly be efficient. 

  • I don't agree with the phone pouch rule, but that does not mean I will not follow it. It does help students not fell the need to be on them in class, helping students be more on task. If we were to replace the rule, I think that we should be able to keep them in our bags, unless it is a distraction to us.

  • I think that students should not have to put their phones into pouches, for many reasons. A few of the reasons being that students are normally mature enough not to be on them, and for the case of emergency reasons. With some students they feel safer with their phone with them, or closer to them. If they were to be on them then that would be a different story, as punishment they should then use the pouch.

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