West’s No Cell Phone Policy Needs to Change!
West students’ cell phones.
April 16, 2021
A couple of years ago cell phones were banned from being “on” you during class. Many students at West disagree with this policy. I personally believe that students should be able to have their cell phones on them or in their backpacks and that the students who abuse this privilege should get it taken from them.
Mrs. Kulczycki, West’s Vice Principal, said she disagrees and thinks cellphones should be kept in lockers. Mrs. Kulczycki stated that “Research shows that still having phones on you distracts your brain and when your phone is located in a different room or location it helps your brain function better.”
West students think the cell phone policy is unfair to students that don’t take advantage of their phones. Students should at least be able to use them during lunch and recess. I think that is a great idea because it’s hard to communicate with friends when you have to sit away from them, and it would just overall be fun to have our phones for a bit.
To be honest, I think that school would be more enjoyable if students were able to go on their phones during a break, at recess, or at lunch. School would be more fun and students would be more motivated to get up in the morning and go to school.
Maybe one day students at West will be able to have their phones on them during school and get a second chance with the policy, but for now, I don’t think that will change anytime soon.
Hailey • Sep 24, 2021 at 1:13 pm
I think that we should be allowed to use our phones during passing time. I understand the need to get rid of phones during class, but passing time should allow phones. If your mom or dad calls you would want to answer, in case you have overprotective parents.
ur mom • Jun 2, 2021 at 8:17 am
bruh i dont even have a phone
A. Farmer • May 28, 2021 at 8:44 am
The usage of phones should be left to the students. If mrs kulzicky or any other teacher can show me proof that grades improved after away-for-the-day was implemented then they should keep the policy. But if not then kids should be able to have their phones and let the teachers make their own policies on phone usage in their classroom.
fresh prince of bel-air • May 26, 2021 at 8:24 am
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My life got flipped, turned upside down
And I’d like to take a minute, just sit right there
I’ll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel-Air
In West Philadelphia born and raised
On the playground is where I spent most of my days
Chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool
And all shooting some b-ball outside of the school
When a couple of guys, who we’re up to no good
Started making trouble in my neighbourhood
I got in one little fight and my mom got scared
And said, you’re moving with your aunty and uncle in Bel-Air
nwenwleknwc • May 25, 2021 at 8:13 am
i agree cause sometimes if theres no space left to sit by friends then your doign nothing but if you have your phone you don’t feel aone
Just A Regular Shiba Inu • May 14, 2021 at 8:17 am
Well, it goes both ways. I would personally prefer that we have it in our backpacks just in case. I think the only reason that we have them in our lockers is because of the few groups of people who’d abuse that privilege. So here’s my proposal…
1. Students are allowed their phone turned off in their backpack
2. Students may call home (911 in emergencies) if allowed by a teacher or staff member.
3. If a student uses their phone at a bad time (e.g. in class during instruction), they will have their phone taken away.
Emily Baffy • May 14, 2021 at 8:11 am
I think that it’s a good thing to have your cellphones away at least at lunch or recess. I say this because some students may not eat at lunch if they’re distracted by their phones, and other students without phones may feel left out.
Conley on April 27th, 2021 8:34 pm • May 14, 2021 at 8:10 am
I think it is not good to have a cell phone during school because it is nice to take a break from that stuff. Also, school is meant for learning and not texting and social media.
Conley • Apr 27, 2021 at 8:34 pm
I think it is not good to have a cell phone during school because it is nice to take a break from that stuff. Also, school is meant for learning and not texting and social media.
Someone • Apr 23, 2021 at 8:19 am
during lunch and recess, this is a great idea. I still think that a certain group of people would use their phones at times not during lunch or recess, though.
Annalise • Apr 19, 2021 at 11:08 am
This is kinda what I think I think that we shouldn’t have this at all! it’s a bad thing to sit away from friends and other things. we should have a break with our phones during lunch and recess, this is why I shouldn’t have had this idea in the first place
1. if had a emergency can we call home?
2. is this really a good rule at west?
3. do you agree that this should change
Also a first and good article marlo
Nicolas • Apr 19, 2021 at 8:19 am
I think it is good not to have cell phones out because it does make you lose attention but it would be cool having cell phones out at a break time.