We ask the administration to allow students to carry backpacks throughout the day, and allow option locker usage. Backpacks help students to stay organized, have all materials, and make it to class promptly. Some students lockers are a great distance from the classrooms and hallway traffic will only slow them down to reach their locker. Rules about phones should be subject to the teachers request, each have set guidelines. Phones are very important for students safety and communication with parents. Phones can be placed in backpacks so they are still within reach in case of emergency High school is supposed to be fun and enjoyable, however, these new rules will make it miserable.
Phones are a safety concern. So many school shootings have had rapid response because of students alerting people outside of the school of the situation. Do NOT take this from students. Signed a concerned parent.