New cell phone policy helps students focus

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The new cell phone policy has changed student life forever. A recent study shows that prior to the policy 100% of students were using their phones. Only 98% of students are using their phones after the policy, with 2% of students actually paying attention in class.

“I love learning, who needs phones when you have people teaching you,” said a student in the two percent. “Since they took away our phones, we found a new way of communicating in school…talking.”

The cell phone policy has been met with mixed reactions and it’s causing some students to find new things to do in school.        

“I can now enjoy staring outside the window,” said one student. “I enjoy looking at something else other than my phone. I love focusing on other things.” 

On the other hand, there are students that aren’t happy with the new policy. One problem with not having phones out at all times is that students can’t document important events and express themselves creatively.

“It’s a shame that they took away our phones because we can’t film teachers screaming at other students and student fights or make TikToks, etcetera,” said a junior. 

But based on the survey results, by now most students, 98% to be precise, have found ways around the policy.

“They may have taken my phone, but I have another one,” said a rebellious sophomore. “You’ll never take me away from my beautiful screen!” 

One clever student suggested a small change to the policy that could make it seem like more students are in compliance.

“If we were to make any changes, we should have all teachers confiscate only iPhones from students because Android phones are superior,” said one student as she watched a TikTok on her Samsung phone. 

Regardless of the mixed opinions, administration seems happy with the progress that is being made.

”One hundred percent of students were on their phones and now only 98% of students are on their phones,” said a spokesperson for administration. “That’s great progress.” 

Kevin Juarez is a junior and learned about satire in his ‘Comic Spirit’ class during the fall semester. When students had to write a satirical news article, Juarez said that the new cell phone policy “jumped” to his mind.