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[quote=Anonymous]My kids are in 6th and 3rd and I'm not very aware yet of the cell phone usage in schools. When I read the newly proposed policy I was surprised it wasn't already in place that way. To me, admittedly with young kids who don't yet have a phone, this is a no brainer policy. What are the arguments for letting students use phones during instructional time? I saw some parents saying kids with anxiety or ADHD need them and I'd like more info about how they help kids like these.

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1. Elementary School-phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. They may be utilized on campus only before and after school. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool, however one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs.
2. Middle School-phones must be silenced and kept put away for the duration of the school day. Storage may be in a locker, backpack, pencil bag, etc., during the day. Teachers may allow usage of cell phone for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool, however one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs. Cell phones may be used on campus before the first bell and after the last bell.
3. High School-phones must be silenced and kept put away during all instructional periods. Storage may be in a locker, backpack, pencil bag, etc., during classes. Teachers may allow usage of cell phone for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool, however one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs. Cell phones may be used on campus before the first bell, after the last bell, during passing periods, and lunches.[/quote]

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