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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A lot of people seek out private schools precisely because they are NOT like public schools. We now have an increasing divide between haves and have nots, and that is strongly aligning with conservative and liberal in many locations (not quite yet DC). So it makes sense to me in a lot of cities that privates will be all "hands off my phones! let the people decide!" whereas in publics they'll just make a rule. [/quote]

I can appreciate that cynicism, and I think a few years ago there was a “my phone is my freedom and my right” attitude.  And parents were equally determined to feel they could get in touch with their kid whenever they wanted.  But in reality, that’s not what’s happening today. Socially, emotionally, and educationally, phones have been horrible for society and certainly for schools, and we are finally seeing private schools lead the way on this, with resounding support from the parent community. My kid is in a 6-12 in DC and the phones are literally locked away, bell to bell, and from what I hear, it’s the best thing in the world.  I guess the front office actually takes messages the way they used to in the olden days.[/quote]

My small private locks up all phones and online devices in a cabinet by the front desk every day.  Juniors and seniors can take them off campus at lunch if they want.

Without that policy, kids would not be able to resist getting on them whenever they thought they could get away with it.

Lockup works for everybody.[/quote]

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