Anonymous
Post 08/14/2024 09:54     Subject: LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones?
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Anonymous wrote:Our middle school just mentioned in passing in a recent summer newsletter that the cell phone rule is the same as last year, cell phones have to be kept in lockers during the school day and turned off. They can be used on the school bus.

I’m wondering what they will do about things like field trips. Last year there was an all-grade field trip to a pretty far venue that did not accept cash and kids were encouraged to use apple pay (i.e. with phones). Will these days now be cell-phone free too?


This is going to be such a disaster. It's a rule from a bunch of out of touch adults who don't know how much kids actually rely on cell phones for stuff like this.


You guys realize you can send a credit card with kids. You can’t be suggesting we don’t try to limit phone use in schools, which is catastrophic to their learning and general well being, because sometimes a field trip might not take cash.


Catastrophic? Please get a handle on your anxiety.


I’m a teacher. I am not exaggerating how bad phones are for their ability to learn.


*Certain* kids' ability to learn, which, let's face it, are the same kids who weren't learning much anyway. My kids have phones and watches at school and use them responsibly (Yes, I check and have limits on the phones) and have straight A's in honors classes and get selected for honors and awards. Why should they be punished?
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2024 23:12     Subject: LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones?
good!! about time they do something abotu cell phones
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2024 20:58     Subject: LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones?
APS: Our MS will allow cellphones only in silent mode in the classroom (lockers are shared), and smart watches taken away during testing.

Ducking disaster in the making.
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2024 15:24     Subject: LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our middle school just mentioned in passing in a recent summer newsletter that the cell phone rule is the same as last year, cell phones have to be kept in lockers during the school day and turned off. They can be used on the school bus.

I’m wondering what they will do about things like field trips. Last year there was an all-grade field trip to a pretty far venue that did not accept cash and kids were encouraged to use apple pay (i.e. with phones). Will these days now be cell-phone free too?


This is going to be such a disaster. It's a rule from a bunch of out of touch adults who don't know how much kids actually rely on cell phones for stuff like this.


You guys realize you can send a credit card with kids. You can’t be suggesting we don’t try to limit phone use in schools, which is catastrophic to their learning and general well being, because sometimes a field trip might not take cash.


Catastrophic? Please get a handle on your anxiety.


I’m a teacher. I am not exaggerating how bad phones are for their ability to learn.
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2024 14:05     Subject: LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our middle school just mentioned in passing in a recent summer newsletter that the cell phone rule is the same as last year, cell phones have to be kept in lockers during the school day and turned off. They can be used on the school bus.

I’m wondering what they will do about things like field trips. Last year there was an all-grade field trip to a pretty far venue that did not accept cash and kids were encouraged to use apple pay (i.e. with phones). Will these days now be cell-phone free too?


This is going to be such a disaster. It's a rule from a bunch of out of touch adults who don't know how much kids actually rely on cell phones for stuff like this.


You guys realize you can send a credit card with kids. You can’t be suggesting we don’t try to limit phone use in schools, which is catastrophic to their learning and general well being, because sometimes a field trip might not take cash.


Catastrophic? Please get a handle on your anxiety.
Anonymous
Post 08/12/2024 04:16     Subject: LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Our middle school just mentioned in passing in a recent summer newsletter that the cell phone rule is the same as last year, cell phones have to be kept in lockers during the school day and turned off. They can be used on the school bus.

I’m wondering what they will do about things like field trips. Last year there was an all-grade field trip to a pretty far venue that did not accept cash and kids were encouraged to use apple pay (i.e. with phones). Will these days now be cell-phone free too?


This is going to be such a disaster. It's a rule from a bunch of out of touch adults who don't know how much kids actually rely on cell phones for stuff like this.


You guys realize you can send a credit card with kids. You can’t be suggesting we don’t try to limit phone use in schools, which is catastrophic to their learning and general well being, because sometimes a field trip might not take cash.
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2024 21:01     Subject: LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones?
Anonymous wrote:Our middle school just mentioned in passing in a recent summer newsletter that the cell phone rule is the same as last year, cell phones have to be kept in lockers during the school day and turned off. They can be used on the school bus.

I’m wondering what they will do about things like field trips. Last year there was an all-grade field trip to a pretty far venue that did not accept cash and kids were encouraged to use apple pay (i.e. with phones). Will these days now be cell-phone free too?


This is going to be such a disaster. It's a rule from a bunch of out of touch adults who don't know how much kids actually rely on cell phones for stuff like this.
Anonymous
Post 08/08/2024 20:01     Subject: LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing they aren't going to do anything about smart watches. We'll see.


Smartwatches are included in the wording of the policy.


I know. I’m predicting no change at our school though. Principal was asked on a virtual parent meet and he said same as last year (phones in lockers.) He didn’t elaborate. He has enough problems without fighting kids and parents about Apple Watches. This is an LCPS MS.
Anonymous
Post 08/07/2024 14:48     Subject: LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones?
Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing they aren't going to do anything about smart watches. We'll see.


Smartwatches are included in the wording of the policy.
Anonymous
Post 08/06/2024 17:39     Subject: Re:LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They haven’t said anything much yet because the policy just came into place and they are also waiting for specific guidance from VDOE. The executive order from Youngkin specifies that districts’ new policies must be in place by January.

Teachers aren’t even back for another week.


Shame that they aren’t starting after Labor Day.


Why is that a shame?
Anonymous
Post 08/06/2024 17:35     Subject: LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones?
I'm guessing they aren't going to do anything about smart watches. We'll see.
Anonymous
Post 08/06/2024 14:26     Subject: LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones?
Our middle school just mentioned in passing in a recent summer newsletter that the cell phone rule is the same as last year, cell phones have to be kept in lockers during the school day and turned off. They can be used on the school bus.

I’m wondering what they will do about things like field trips. Last year there was an all-grade field trip to a pretty far venue that did not accept cash and kids were encouraged to use apple pay (i.e. with phones). Will these days now be cell-phone free too?
Anonymous
Post 08/06/2024 13:59     Subject: Re:LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones
Anonymous wrote:They haven’t said anything much yet because the policy just came into place and they are also waiting for specific guidance from VDOE. The executive order from Youngkin specifies that districts’ new policies must be in place by January.

Teachers aren’t even back for another week.


Shame that they aren’t starting after Labor Day.
Anonymous
Post 08/06/2024 11:37     Subject: Re:LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones
They haven’t said anything much yet because the policy just came into place and they are also waiting for specific guidance from VDOE. The executive order from Youngkin specifies that districts’ new policies must be in place by January.

Teachers aren’t even back for another week.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2024 18:24     Subject: LCPS - Has your child’s school said what will actually change re:cellphones?
I have a MS and HS student and neither school, nor the county, has said a word about what the new policy will be. Has anyone heard anything?