The Ringing New Policy
by Akhil Arora, Colin Kopram and Andrew Valentin
Thanks to our new principal, Dr. Faccio, our school cell phone policy now states that students in the senior high cafeteria have the permission to use their cell phones or any electronic devices. The ability to have social networks and messaging on hand is very convenient, but several questions have risen. If students are allowed to use phones, who is allowed to use them and when?
The revised cell phone policy enacted by Dr. Faccio and the administration has initiated conversation and has sparked debate as to why this freedom isn’t granted to both the junior high and senior high cafeterias
Cell phones are allowed for personal use only in the senior high cafeteria. The policy resulted in a more occupied lunchroom in which teachers would no longer have to focus on the harmless violation. In regards to the policy change, English Teacher Mr. Colvin said, “Idle hands are the workplace of the devil. Students who have the opportunity to stay out of trouble initially do so. The new policy seems to be working really well.”
As well as taking the strain away from teachers in enforcing the previous policy, upperclassmen appreciate the newfound privilege that the administration has granted. “Cell phones are only detrimental when they interfere with education, and when we use them in the cafeteria, we aren’t being disruptive. This policy is right and should’ve been implemented long ago,” said senior Aakash Japi.
According to freshman Pranay Mirchandani, “We should be able to use our cell phones during lunch because it’s like a free period.” This will subdue them as well as make the students cause less disruption. Senior Jonathan Chambers stated, “As President of the Student Body, I hear the many ideas of our teachers and students. I believe that cell phones should be allowed in both the senior high and junior high cafeteria.” Students that have lunch in the senior high cafeteria agree with Jon’s statement and believe in all inclusive cell phone usage.
Dr. Faccio and the administration do plan on making more changes to the previous policy once all of the pros and cons are weighed and scaled. Dr. Faccio agreed with the changes, saying that the new policy “will help the environment for the upperclassmen; it is a great start.”
Overall, the new cell phone policy strikes a balance between leniency and strictness: it gives students the liberty to use technology without it becoming disruptive to the learning process.
The revised cell phone policy enacted by Dr. Faccio and the administration has initiated conversation and has sparked debate as to why this freedom isn’t granted to both the junior high and senior high cafeterias
Cell phones are allowed for personal use only in the senior high cafeteria. The policy resulted in a more occupied lunchroom in which teachers would no longer have to focus on the harmless violation. In regards to the policy change, English Teacher Mr. Colvin said, “Idle hands are the workplace of the devil. Students who have the opportunity to stay out of trouble initially do so. The new policy seems to be working really well.”
As well as taking the strain away from teachers in enforcing the previous policy, upperclassmen appreciate the newfound privilege that the administration has granted. “Cell phones are only detrimental when they interfere with education, and when we use them in the cafeteria, we aren’t being disruptive. This policy is right and should’ve been implemented long ago,” said senior Aakash Japi.
According to freshman Pranay Mirchandani, “We should be able to use our cell phones during lunch because it’s like a free period.” This will subdue them as well as make the students cause less disruption. Senior Jonathan Chambers stated, “As President of the Student Body, I hear the many ideas of our teachers and students. I believe that cell phones should be allowed in both the senior high and junior high cafeteria.” Students that have lunch in the senior high cafeteria agree with Jon’s statement and believe in all inclusive cell phone usage.
Dr. Faccio and the administration do plan on making more changes to the previous policy once all of the pros and cons are weighed and scaled. Dr. Faccio agreed with the changes, saying that the new policy “will help the environment for the upperclassmen; it is a great start.”
Overall, the new cell phone policy strikes a balance between leniency and strictness: it gives students the liberty to use technology without it becoming disruptive to the learning process.