Why I Think Students Should be Able to Have Their Phones in School

Students should be allowed to keep their phones with them in school, instead of having to turn it in. They should also be allowed to use it during lunch, so they can text/call someone if they need to. During class they can leave it turned off in their backpacks, so it doesn't disturb class. Another reason why students should be allowed to have their phones during school, is because it will be easier if they have to make a quick call to their parents or someone else, it will be much faster than having to go to the office.

            Using your phone in class obviously is not good, but I think that if you use it during lunch or between classes would be alright. Just as long as it is turned off during class, then it shouldn’t be a problem. Teachers should not make such a big deal out of students not turning in their cell phones. At my old school, we were allowed to keep our phones turned off in our backpacks during class, and at lunch we were allowed to use them and iPods too. We were also allowed to use it as a calculator during math class!

            After school, I believe teachers do not have a right to take your phone away if they find out you didn’t turn it in. It is after schools hours, therefore, they no longer have power over you. They cannot take something of yours if school is over for the day. In a way, turning in your cellphone is a good thing, because texting during class takes your focus off the teacher. It can be very distracting. But if you can have it during school and just turn it off and leave it in your backpack and only have it during lunch, that would be great!