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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you for the really thoughtful responses.  It reflects well on the school.  We've been considering Potomac versus a Catholic high school and Potomac has won out by a large margin on all of our criteria except one: phone use/availability.  The Catholic school does not seem to have a problem saying phones are forbidden during the school day, while Potomac seems to count on kids to use them appropriately, which is a challenge.  Any thoughts on phone use during the school day or if Potomac may join the majority of schools who forbid them during the day?  I don't know of any parent who wants their child looking at instagram during lunch, so I don't know why there is not more action on this.[/quote]

We have a child in a lower division, but have recently heard rumors that Potomac is considering modifying its phone policy in the US to be more restrictive.  (I believe it's the only division where the kids can have phones available during the day.)  There has been lots of focus lately across the divisions on the impact of phones, social media, etc. on our kids.  For example, in April there will a "Parents Association Spotlight" program entitled "Digital Addiction: What’s Happening to Our Kids’ Brains?" one evening in the Upper School.  I think the writing is on the wall for a modification of the phone policy.

Congratulations to your DC![/quote]

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