New Policy: APS school board adopts all-day ban on student phone use, makes one exception

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Anonymous wrote:At Yorktown, they are now confiscating phones if they are seen in the lunch room. My DC is following the rules, but said morale is really low, especially among seniors.

Well yeah of course if you are practically addicted to something and then you have to go cold turkey of course you are going to be sad and depressed. Duh. I am sure they will get over it.

Why don't YOU try getting rid of your phone all day and report back on how long you hold out?

I go "all day" without it - unless someone I know calls me on my cell phone - most days. I'll have it on me most of the time when I'm out of the house in case it's needed/receive emergency message from school or family; but I don't carry it around the house with me all night or all day on the weekends.
My spouse goes "all day" without it because it's BANNED in his work space. He doesn't even bother to take it in and lock it up anymore. So, he manages regularly from the time he gets up at 5 am (uses it as alarm to wake) until after he gets home 4 - 5 pm.
So, I'd say we "hold out" pretty well. Of course there are times it would be helpful if the other had their phone on them, but we survive. Your child will survive 6-1/2 hours on school days with a check-in opportunity mid-way.

so you're not going without it all day at all if you answer calls and have it on you. Try doing what you're doing to the kids. Put it in a pouch and lock it away. I'm sure you can figure out another way to contact people and function!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Policy J-30 Student Use of Cell Phones and Personal Electronic Communication Devices

School Board adopts all-day ban on student phone use, makes one exception
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/12/13/school-board-adopts-all-day-ban-on-student-phone-use-makes-one-exception/

"Arlington School Board members Thursday night (Dec. 12) voted unanimously (5-0) to implement a bell-to-bell ban on student use of phones in county schools starting Jan. 6. High school students will be allowed to have “brief” access to their phones in designated areas during non-instructional time, most likely around lunchtime."

No mention of penalties for students, and admin/teachers who do not follow the new policy.

Where do you see that this applies to admin/teachers? The quote above specifies “student use”.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:At Yorktown, they are now confiscating phones if they are seen in the lunch room. My DC is following the rules, but said morale is really low, especially among seniors.

Well yeah of course if you are practically addicted to something and then you have to go cold turkey of course you are going to be sad and depressed. Duh. I am sure they will get over it.

Why don't YOU try getting rid of your phone all day and report back on how long you hold out?

I go "all day" without it - unless someone I know calls me on my cell phone - most days. I'll have it on me most of the time when I'm out of the house in case it's needed/receive emergency message from school or family; but I don't carry it around the house with me all night or all day on the weekends.
My spouse goes "all day" without it because it's BANNED in his work space. He doesn't even bother to take it in and lock it up anymore. So, he manages regularly from the time he gets up at 5 am (uses it as alarm to wake) until after he gets home 4 - 5 pm.
So, I'd say we "hold out" pretty well. Of course there are times it would be helpful if the other had their phone on them, but we survive. Your child will survive 6-1/2 hours on school days with a check-in opportunity mid-way.

so you're not going without it all day at all if you answer calls and have it on you. Try doing what you're doing to the kids. Put it in a pouch and lock it away. I'm sure you can figure out another way to contact people and function!!!

Nice try.
I rarely receive real phone calls on my cell phone, especially during the day, or any calls that can't wait and the caller can leave a voice mail. Most people don't make actual phone calls anymore anyway, just text or email - usually text. Any actual phone calls are taking care of business, things students are not responsible for and would not be doing. So, as I stated, "most days" I go without it all day. And just like you, I can receive any emergency calls from the school. My children don't need to receive emergency phone calls from us at school. If there's an emergency, we would be calling the front office anyway.
And just like we all want our kids to do, I usually take it with me when I am out, particularly when I'm not with another family member. In fact, my kids don't even always bring their phone when they're out with us; and I wish the one who doesn't take it with them when they go out on walks or bike rides alone WOULD take their phone. But we function just fine without access at school.

You conveniently ignored my comments re my spouse, as well as my comments about my NOT having it on me. At home, I am not tethered to it, do not carry it around in a pocket or a pouch, don't make sure it is next to me while I'm doing something or wherever I'm sitting, usually am not even in the same room with it. When out alone, it is away in my purse or a coat pocket if not carrying a purse. I take it with me in case of emergency and yes, take advantage of its convenience for non-essential things while running errands or whatever - NOT during work. School is kids' "work." And no, I am not bothered about the rare text during class transition or checking messages during lunch. But I am also not bothered by students being inconvenienced or not having quick access during class transitions or lunch because they are in an environment that has other systems in place in the event of an emergency or something urgent. Most "urgent" matters aren't life or death - including the kid wanting an earlier pick-up.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:At Yorktown, they are now confiscating phones if they are seen in the lunch room. My DC is following the rules, but said morale is really low, especially among seniors.

Well yeah of course if you are practically addicted to something and then you have to go cold turkey of course you are going to be sad and depressed. Duh. I am sure they will get over it.

Why don't YOU try getting rid of your phone all day and report back on how long you hold out?

I go "all day" without it - unless someone I know calls me on my cell phone - most days. I'll have it on me most of the time when I'm out of the house in case it's needed/receive emergency message from school or family; but I don't carry it around the house with me all night or all day on the weekends.
My spouse goes "all day" without it because it's BANNED in his work space. He doesn't even bother to take it in and lock it up anymore. So, he manages regularly from the time he gets up at 5 am (uses it as alarm to wake) until after he gets home 4 - 5 pm.
So, I'd say we "hold out" pretty well. Of course there are times it would be helpful if the other had their phone on them, but we survive. Your child will survive 6-1/2 hours on school days with a check-in opportunity mid-way.

so you're not going without it all day at all if you answer calls and have it on you. Try doing what you're doing to the kids. Put it in a pouch and lock it away. I'm sure you can figure out another way to contact people and function!!!

Nice try.
I rarely receive real phone calls on my cell phone, especially during the day, or any calls that can't wait and the caller can leave a voice mail. Most people don't make actual phone calls anymore anyway, just text or email - usually text. Any actual phone calls are taking care of business, things students are not responsible for and would not be doing. So, as I stated, "most days" I go without it all day. And just like you, I can receive any emergency calls from the school. My children don't need to receive emergency phone calls from us at school. If there's an emergency, we would be calling the front office anyway.
And just like we all want our kids to do, I usually take it with me when I am out, particularly when I'm not with another family member. In fact, my kids don't even always bring their phone when they're out with us; and I wish the one who doesn't take it with them when they go out on walks or bike rides alone WOULD take their phone. But we function just fine without access at school.

You conveniently ignored my comments re my spouse, as well as my comments about my NOT having it on me. At home, I am not tethered to it, do not carry it around in a pocket or a pouch, don't make sure it is next to me while I'm doing something or wherever I'm sitting, usually am not even in the same room with it. When out alone, it is away in my purse or a coat pocket if not carrying a purse. I take it with me in case of emergency and yes, take advantage of its convenience for non-essential things while running errands or whatever - NOT during work. School is kids' "work." And no, I am not bothered about the rare text during class transition or checking messages during lunch. But I am also not bothered by students being inconvenienced or not having quick access during class transitions or lunch because they are in an environment that has other systems in place in the event of an emergency or something urgent. Most "urgent" matters aren't life or death - including the kid wanting an earlier pick-up.

Also, yes - I can email my husband or my kids. I can also call from a landline to my husband's work phone and to my kids' school during the day. I can leave messages on my husband's voice mail, or contact the main desk in my husband's office if he doesn't answer and it's an emergency. I can leave voice mails or text messages on my kids' phones that they can retrieve at the end of the school day - or again, call the front office if there's an emergency.

People just don't want (or can't figure out how) to deal with the slightest inconvenience anymore. And that's what a cancelled practice or unexpected change in schedule is - an inconvenience.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:At Yorktown, they are now confiscating phones if they are seen in the lunch room. My DC is following the rules, but said morale is really low, especially among seniors.

Well yeah of course if you are practically addicted to something and then you have to go cold turkey of course you are going to be sad and depressed. Duh. I am sure they will get over it.

Why don't YOU try getting rid of your phone all day and report back on how long you hold out?

I go "all day" without it - unless someone I know calls me on my cell phone - most days. I'll have it on me most of the time when I'm out of the house in case it's needed/receive emergency message from school or family; but I don't carry it around the house with me all night or all day on the weekends.
My spouse goes "all day" without it because it's BANNED in his work space. He doesn't even bother to take it in and lock it up anymore. So, he manages regularly from the time he gets up at 5 am (uses it as alarm to wake) until after he gets home 4 - 5 pm.
So, I'd say we "hold out" pretty well. Of course there are times it would be helpful if the other had their phone on them, but we survive. Your child will survive 6-1/2 hours on school days with a check-in opportunity mid-way.

so you're not going without it all day at all if you answer calls and have it on you. Try doing what you're doing to the kids. Put it in a pouch and lock it away. I'm sure you can figure out another way to contact people and function!!!

Nice try.
I rarely receive real phone calls on my cell phone, especially during the day, or any calls that can't wait and the caller can leave a voice mail. Most people don't make actual phone calls anymore anyway, just text or email - usually text. Any actual phone calls are taking care of business, things students are not responsible for and would not be doing. So, as I stated, "most days" I go without it all day. And just like you, I can receive any emergency calls from the school. My children don't need to receive emergency phone calls from us at school. If there's an emergency, we would be calling the front office anyway.
And just like we all want our kids to do, I usually take it with me when I am out, particularly when I'm not with another family member. In fact, my kids don't even always bring their phone when they're out with us; and I wish the one who doesn't take it with them when they go out on walks or bike rides alone WOULD take their phone. But we function just fine without access at school.

You conveniently ignored my comments re my spouse, as well as my comments about my NOT having it on me. At home, I am not tethered to it, do not carry it around in a pocket or a pouch, don't make sure it is next to me while I'm doing something or wherever I'm sitting, usually am not even in the same room with it. When out alone, it is away in my purse or a coat pocket if not carrying a purse. I take it with me in case of emergency and yes, take advantage of its convenience for non-essential things while running errands or whatever - NOT during work. School is kids' "work." And no, I am not bothered about the rare text during class transition or checking messages during lunch. But I am also not bothered by students being inconvenienced or not having quick access during class transitions or lunch because they are in an environment that has other systems in place in the event of an emergency or something urgent. Most "urgent" matters aren't life or death - including the kid wanting an earlier pick-up.

Also, yes - I can email my husband or my kids. I can also call from a landline to my husband's work phone and to my kids' school during the day. I can leave messages on my husband's voice mail, or contact the main desk in my husband's office if he doesn't answer and it's an emergency. I can leave voice mails or text messages on my kids' phones that they can retrieve at the end of the school day - or again, call the front office if there's an emergency.

People just don't want (or can't figure out how) to deal with the slightest inconvenience anymore. And that's what a cancelled practice or unexpected change in schedule is - an inconvenience.

It's great that YOU have all of these workarounds. The problem is that the average high school kid does not.

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Anonymous wrote:At Yorktown, they are now confiscating phones if they are seen in the lunch room. My DC is following the rules, but said morale is really low, especially among seniors.

Well yeah of course if you are practically addicted to something and then you have to go cold turkey of course you are going to be sad and depressed. Duh. I am sure they will get over it.

Why don't YOU try getting rid of your phone all day and report back on how long you hold out?

I go "all day" without it - unless someone I know calls me on my cell phone - most days. I'll have it on me most of the time when I'm out of the house in case it's needed/receive emergency message from school or family; but I don't carry it around the house with me all night or all day on the weekends.
My spouse goes "all day" without it because it's BANNED in his work space. He doesn't even bother to take it in and lock it up anymore. So, he manages regularly from the time he gets up at 5 am (uses it as alarm to wake) until after he gets home 4 - 5 pm.
So, I'd say we "hold out" pretty well. Of course there are times it would be helpful if the other had their phone on them, but we survive. Your child will survive 6-1/2 hours on school days with a check-in opportunity mid-way.

so you're not going without it all day at all if you answer calls and have it on you. Try doing what you're doing to the kids. Put it in a pouch and lock it away. I'm sure you can figure out another way to contact people and function!!!

Nice try.
I rarely receive real phone calls on my cell phone, especially during the day, or any calls that can't wait and the caller can leave a voice mail. Most people don't make actual phone calls anymore anyway, just text or email - usually text. Any actual phone calls are taking care of business, things students are not responsible for and would not be doing. So, as I stated, "most days" I go without it all day. And just like you, I can receive any emergency calls from the school. My children don't need to receive emergency phone calls from us at school. If there's an emergency, we would be calling the front office anyway.
And just like we all want our kids to do, I usually take it with me when I am out, particularly when I'm not with another family member. In fact, my kids don't even always bring their phone when they're out with us; and I wish the one who doesn't take it with them when they go out on walks or bike rides alone WOULD take their phone. But we function just fine without access at school.

You conveniently ignored my comments re my spouse, as well as my comments about my NOT having it on me. At home, I am not tethered to it, do not carry it around in a pocket or a pouch, don't make sure it is next to me while I'm doing something or wherever I'm sitting, usually am not even in the same room with it. When out alone, it is away in my purse or a coat pocket if not carrying a purse. I take it with me in case of emergency and yes, take advantage of its convenience for non-essential things while running errands or whatever - NOT during work. School is kids' "work." And no, I am not bothered about the rare text during class transition or checking messages during lunch. But I am also not bothered by students being inconvenienced or not having quick access during class transitions or lunch because they are in an environment that has other systems in place in the event of an emergency or something urgent. Most "urgent" matters aren't life or death - including the kid wanting an earlier pick-up.

Also, yes - I can email my husband or my kids. I can also call from a landline to my husband's work phone and to my kids' school during the day. I can leave messages on my husband's voice mail, or contact the main desk in my husband's office if he doesn't answer and it's an emergency. I can leave voice mails or text messages on my kids' phones that they can retrieve at the end of the school day - or again, call the front office if there's an emergency.

People just don't want (or can't figure out how) to deal with the slightest inconvenience anymore. And that's what a cancelled practice or unexpected change in schedule is - an inconvenience.

It's great that YOU have all of these workarounds. The problem is that the average high school kid does not.

NP here. I mean, you can’t argue with stupid. Your response makes no sense to the lengthy explanation above.

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Anonymous wrote:At Yorktown, they are now confiscating phones if they are seen in the lunch room. My DC is following the rules, but said morale is really low, especially among seniors.

Well yeah of course if you are practically addicted to something and then you have to go cold turkey of course you are going to be sad and depressed. Duh. I am sure they will get over it.

Why don't YOU try getting rid of your phone all day and report back on how long you hold out?

I go "all day" without it - unless someone I know calls me on my cell phone - most days. I'll have it on me most of the time when I'm out of the house in case it's needed/receive emergency message from school or family; but I don't carry it around the house with me all night or all day on the weekends.
My spouse goes "all day" without it because it's BANNED in his work space. He doesn't even bother to take it in and lock it up anymore. So, he manages regularly from the time he gets up at 5 am (uses it as alarm to wake) until after he gets home 4 - 5 pm.
So, I'd say we "hold out" pretty well. Of course there are times it would be helpful if the other had their phone on them, but we survive. Your child will survive 6-1/2 hours on school days with a check-in opportunity mid-way.

so you're not going without it all day at all if you answer calls and have it on you. Try doing what you're doing to the kids. Put it in a pouch and lock it away. I'm sure you can figure out another way to contact people and function!!!

Nice try.
I rarely receive real phone calls on my cell phone, especially during the day, or any calls that can't wait and the caller can leave a voice mail. Most people don't make actual phone calls anymore anyway, just text or email - usually text. Any actual phone calls are taking care of business, things students are not responsible for and would not be doing. So, as I stated, "most days" I go without it all day. And just like you, I can receive any emergency calls from the school. My children don't need to receive emergency phone calls from us at school. If there's an emergency, we would be calling the front office anyway.
And just like we all want our kids to do, I usually take it with me when I am out, particularly when I'm not with another family member. In fact, my kids don't even always bring their phone when they're out with us; and I wish the one who doesn't take it with them when they go out on walks or bike rides alone WOULD take their phone. But we function just fine without access at school.

You conveniently ignored my comments re my spouse, as well as my comments about my NOT having it on me. At home, I am not tethered to it, do not carry it around in a pocket or a pouch, don't make sure it is next to me while I'm doing something or wherever I'm sitting, usually am not even in the same room with it. When out alone, it is away in my purse or a coat pocket if not carrying a purse. I take it with me in case of emergency and yes, take advantage of its convenience for non-essential things while running errands or whatever - NOT during work. School is kids' "work." And no, I am not bothered about the rare text during class transition or checking messages during lunch. But I am also not bothered by students being inconvenienced or not having quick access during class transitions or lunch because they are in an environment that has other systems in place in the event of an emergency or something urgent. Most "urgent" matters aren't life or death - including the kid wanting an earlier pick-up.

Also, yes - I can email my husband or my kids. I can also call from a landline to my husband's work phone and to my kids' school during the day. I can leave messages on my husband's voice mail, or contact the main desk in my husband's office if he doesn't answer and it's an emergency. I can leave voice mails or text messages on my kids' phones that they can retrieve at the end of the school day - or again, call the front office if there's an emergency.

People just don't want (or can't figure out how) to deal with the slightest inconvenience anymore. And that's what a cancelled practice or unexpected change in schedule is - an inconvenience.

It's great that YOU have all of these workarounds. The problem is that the average high school kid does not.

NP here. I mean, you can’t argue with stupid. Your response makes no sense to the lengthy explanation above.

Wow, you again. You reply so quickly and your responses are half of this thread. Seems like you have a real social media addiction problem. So ironic that you're on a crusade to ban teens from cell phones when it's YOU who has the issue. It's no wonder your own kids are addicted with this kind of model. Spend less time on social media and more time with your kids.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:At Yorktown, they are now confiscating phones if they are seen in the lunch room. My DC is following the rules, but said morale is really low, especially among seniors.

Well yeah of course if you are practically addicted to something and then you have to go cold turkey of course you are going to be sad and depressed. Duh. I am sure they will get over it.

This is missing the point. They can use their phones if they leave campus. The frustration is that they are 17/18 years old and are being treated like 9 year olds.

High school is made up of children ages 14-18 years old. The addiction of phones is worst at that age. I cannot for the life of me understand how you can possibly believe that removing phones from an educational environment that children go to to learn for about 6 hours a day is at all treating them like 9 year olds. 9 year olds don’t need a cell phone ban because they are not addicted to to phones in school like your senior is.

All day is ridiculous overkill, which fortunately the school board recognized.

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I will add that no wonder there is an issue with social media bullying when you are calling someone else stupid. You could benefit from learning some social media etiquette, and modeling better behavior for your own children. Focus on cleaning up your own house before you decide everyone else has the same problem you do.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:At Yorktown, they are now confiscating phones if they are seen in the lunch room. My DC is following the rules, but said morale is really low, especially among seniors.

Well yeah of course if you are practically addicted to something and then you have to go cold turkey of course you are going to be sad and depressed. Duh. I am sure they will get over it.

This is missing the point. They can use their phones if they leave campus. The frustration is that they are 17/18 years old and are being treated like 9 year olds.

High school is made up of children ages 14-18 years old. The addiction of phones is worst at that age. I cannot for the life of me understand how you can possibly believe that removing phones from an educational environment that children go to to learn for about 6 hours a day is at all treating them like 9 year olds. 9 year olds don’t need a cell phone ban because they are not addicted to to phones in school like your senior is.

All day is ridiculous overkill, which fortunately the school board recognized.

No the problem is that the board did ban them all day, just like the crazies wanted.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:At Yorktown, they are now confiscating phones if they are seen in the lunch room. My DC is following the rules, but said morale is really low, especially among seniors.

Well yeah of course if you are practically addicted to something and then you have to go cold turkey of course you are going to be sad and depressed. Duh. I am sure they will get over it.

Why don't YOU try getting rid of your phone all day and report back on how long you hold out?

I go "all day" without it - unless someone I know calls me on my cell phone - most days. I'll have it on me most of the time when I'm out of the house in case it's needed/receive emergency message from school or family; but I don't carry it around the house with me all night or all day on the weekends.
My spouse goes "all day" without it because it's BANNED in his work space. He doesn't even bother to take it in and lock it up anymore. So, he manages regularly from the time he gets up at 5 am (uses it as alarm to wake) until after he gets home 4 - 5 pm.
So, I'd say we "hold out" pretty well. Of course there are times it would be helpful if the other had their phone on them, but we survive. Your child will survive 6-1/2 hours on school days with a check-in opportunity mid-way.

so you're not going without it all day at all if you answer calls and have it on you. Try doing what you're doing to the kids. Put it in a pouch and lock it away. I'm sure you can figure out another way to contact people and function!!!

Nice try.
I rarely receive real phone calls on my cell phone, especially during the day, or any calls that can't wait and the caller can leave a voice mail. Most people don't make actual phone calls anymore anyway, just text or email - usually text. Any actual phone calls are taking care of business, things students are not responsible for and would not be doing. So, as I stated, "most days" I go without it all day. And just like you, I can receive any emergency calls from the school. My children don't need to receive emergency phone calls from us at school. If there's an emergency, we would be calling the front office anyway.
And just like we all want our kids to do, I usually take it with me when I am out, particularly when I'm not with another family member. In fact, my kids don't even always bring their phone when they're out with us; and I wish the one who doesn't take it with them when they go out on walks or bike rides alone WOULD take their phone. But we function just fine without access at school.

You conveniently ignored my comments re my spouse, as well as my comments about my NOT having it on me. At home, I am not tethered to it, do not carry it around in a pocket or a pouch, don't make sure it is next to me while I'm doing something or wherever I'm sitting, usually am not even in the same room with it. When out alone, it is away in my purse or a coat pocket if not carrying a purse. I take it with me in case of emergency and yes, take advantage of its convenience for non-essential things while running errands or whatever - NOT during work. School is kids' "work." And no, I am not bothered about the rare text during class transition or checking messages during lunch. But I am also not bothered by students being inconvenienced or not having quick access during class transitions or lunch because they are in an environment that has other systems in place in the event of an emergency or something urgent. Most "urgent" matters aren't life or death - including the kid wanting an earlier pick-up.

Also, yes - I can email my husband or my kids. I can also call from a landline to my husband's work phone and to my kids' school during the day. I can leave messages on my husband's voice mail, or contact the main desk in my husband's office if he doesn't answer and it's an emergency. I can leave voice mails or text messages on my kids' phones that they can retrieve at the end of the school day - or again, call the front office if there's an emergency.

People just don't want (or can't figure out how) to deal with the slightest inconvenience anymore. And that's what a cancelled practice or unexpected change in schedule is - an inconvenience.

It's an inconvenience for no good reason.

A 100% all-day ban is ridiculous and unnecessary. The school board realized this and does still allow the kids to have limited access.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:At Yorktown, they are now confiscating phones if they are seen in the lunch room. My DC is following the rules, but said morale is really low, especially among seniors.

Well yeah of course if you are practically addicted to something and then you have to go cold turkey of course you are going to be sad and depressed. Duh. I am sure they will get over it.

This is missing the point. They can use their phones if they leave campus. The frustration is that they are 17/18 years old and are being treated like 9 year olds.

High school is made up of children ages 14-18 years old. The addiction of phones is worst at that age. I cannot for the life of me understand how you can possibly believe that removing phones from an educational environment that children go to to learn for about 6 hours a day is at all treating them like 9 year olds. 9 year olds don’t need a cell phone ban because they are not addicted to to phones in school like your senior is.

All day is ridiculous overkill, which fortunately the school board recognized.

No the problem is that the board did ban them all day, just like the crazies wanted.

No, they allow for limited access. And give kids one freebie per day.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Policy J-30 Student Use of Cell Phones and Personal Electronic Communication Devices

School Board adopts all-day ban on student phone use, makes one exception
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/12/13/school-board-adopts-all-day-ban-on-student-phone-use-makes-one-exception/

"Arlington School Board members Thursday night (Dec. 12) voted unanimously (5-0) to implement a bell-to-bell ban on student use of phones in county schools starting Jan. 6. High school students will be allowed to have “brief” access to their phones in designated areas during non-instructional time, most likely around lunchtime."

No mention of penalties for students, and admin/teachers who do not follow the new policy.

Where do you see that this applies to admin/teachers? The quote above specifies “student use”.

It says they have to be off and away. It doesn't say only students have to turn them off and put them away.

Why would it be OK for teachers to play on their phones during the school day?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Policy J-30 Student Use of Cell Phones and Personal Electronic Communication Devices

School Board adopts all-day ban on student phone use, makes one exception
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/12/13/school-board-adopts-all-day-ban-on-student-phone-use-makes-one-exception/

"Arlington School Board members Thursday night (Dec. 12) voted unanimously (5-0) to implement a bell-to-bell ban on student use of phones in county schools starting Jan. 6. High school students will be allowed to have “brief” access to their phones in designated areas during non-instructional time, most likely around lunchtime."

No mention of penalties for students, and admin/teachers who do not follow the new policy.

Where do you see that this applies to admin/teachers? The quote above specifies “student use”.

It says they have to be off and away. It doesn't say only students have to turn them off and put them away.

Why would it be OK for teachers to play on their phones during the school day?

The policy is titled “Student use of cell phones…”. Everything that follows in the post mentions “student”.

Why are you asking if it would be ok for teachers to “play on their phones”? Who suggested that? There are, however, legitimate reasons a teacher might utilize a phone during the school day.

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Anonymous wrote:At Yorktown, they are now confiscating phones if they are seen in the lunch room. My DC is following the rules, but said morale is really low, especially among seniors.

Well yeah of course if you are practically addicted to something and then you have to go cold turkey of course you are going to be sad and depressed. Duh. I am sure they will get over it.

Why don't YOU try getting rid of your phone all day and report back on how long you hold out?

I go "all day" without it - unless someone I know calls me on my cell phone - most days. I'll have it on me most of the time when I'm out of the house in case it's needed/receive emergency message from school or family; but I don't carry it around the house with me all night or all day on the weekends.
My spouse goes "all day" without it because it's BANNED in his work space. He doesn't even bother to take it in and lock it up anymore. So, he manages regularly from the time he gets up at 5 am (uses it as alarm to wake) until after he gets home 4 - 5 pm.
So, I'd say we "hold out" pretty well. Of course there are times it would be helpful if the other had their phone on them, but we survive. Your child will survive 6-1/2 hours on school days with a check-in opportunity mid-way.

so you're not going without it all day at all if you answer calls and have it on you. Try doing what you're doing to the kids. Put it in a pouch and lock it away. I'm sure you can figure out another way to contact people and function!!!

Nice try.
I rarely receive real phone calls on my cell phone, especially during the day, or any calls that can't wait and the caller can leave a voice mail. Most people don't make actual phone calls anymore anyway, just text or email - usually text. Any actual phone calls are taking care of business, things students are not responsible for and would not be doing. So, as I stated, "most days" I go without it all day. And just like you, I can receive any emergency calls from the school. My children don't need to receive emergency phone calls from us at school. If there's an emergency, we would be calling the front office anyway.
And just like we all want our kids to do, I usually take it with me when I am out, particularly when I'm not with another family member. In fact, my kids don't even always bring their phone when they're out with us; and I wish the one who doesn't take it with them when they go out on walks or bike rides alone WOULD take their phone. But we function just fine without access at school.

You conveniently ignored my comments re my spouse, as well as my comments about my NOT having it on me. At home, I am not tethered to it, do not carry it around in a pocket or a pouch, don't make sure it is next to me while I'm doing something or wherever I'm sitting, usually am not even in the same room with it. When out alone, it is away in my purse or a coat pocket if not carrying a purse. I take it with me in case of emergency and yes, take advantage of its convenience for non-essential things while running errands or whatever - NOT during work. School is kids' "work." And no, I am not bothered about the rare text during class transition or checking messages during lunch. But I am also not bothered by students being inconvenienced or not having quick access during class transitions or lunch because they are in an environment that has other systems in place in the event of an emergency or something urgent. Most "urgent" matters aren't life or death - including the kid wanting an earlier pick-up.

Also, yes - I can email my husband or my kids. I can also call from a landline to my husband's work phone and to my kids' school during the day. I can leave messages on my husband's voice mail, or contact the main desk in my husband's office if he doesn't answer and it's an emergency. I can leave voice mails or text messages on my kids' phones that they can retrieve at the end of the school day - or again, call the front office if there's an emergency.

People just don't want (or can't figure out how) to deal with the slightest inconvenience anymore. And that's what a cancelled practice or unexpected change in schedule is - an inconvenience.

It's great that YOU have all of these workarounds. The problem is that the average high school kid does not.

NP here. I mean, you can’t argue with stupid. Your response makes no sense to the lengthy explanation above.

Wow, you again. You reply so quickly and your responses are half of this thread. Seems like you have a real social media addiction problem. So ironic that you're on a crusade to ban teens from cell phones when it's YOU who has the issue. It's no wonder your own kids are addicted with this kind of model. Spend less time on social media and more time with your kids.

Pretty sure you are mixing up PP with others of us..