Cellphone Policy Catching on with Students, Parents

Away for the Day

The steps have become so engrained in students that they don’t even think about it anymore.  

1. Put phone in pouch.
2. Hold pouch to magnet to engage lock.
3. Place pouch in backpack.
4. Phone stays away for the day.

Such is the case at Hamilton International and Robert Eagle Staff middle schools, where school leaders, staff, and parents have joined forces to help students stay focused in the classroom. This year, both schools introduced Yondr pouches, which allow students to lock away their phones in a secure bag, limiting their use throughout school hours. Pouches can only be unlocked by school staff or at designated stations at the end of the school day.  

While students maintain ownership of their phones, the pouches prevent their use during instructional time, creating an “away for the day” atmosphere that prioritizes learning. The goal is to balance the role of technology while reducing distractions.

Read full article here: https://www.seattleschools.org/news/away-for-the-day-cellphone-policy-catching-on-with-students-parents/