REMINDER--Voting is Tuesday, February 11
Today I am delighted to let you know about the cell phone policy
adopted for the current school year.
Reading from the policy: "Students may possess cellular phones; however, any student having a cell phone/PED must keep the device turned off and not visible during the time the student arrives on campus until the student leaves campus. Devices must remain off and stored in a locked locker or backpack where it is not visible.
This policy is in effect from the time a student arrives at school until the completion of the instructional day.
No Cell Phone Policy Observations
-Increased conversations in classes.
-Students stay on task for longer periods of time in classes.
-The volume in the cafeteria at lunch is increased with students visiting with each other rather than looking at a screen.
_We have less instances of bullying and recording things in the building.
-Students seem to be more "in the present" rather than waiting for the teacher to finish the lesson, so they can get on the phone.
-Students are not looking down at their screens while walking to classes and have increased interaction with each other.
-Reduced stress due to avoiding the constant connectivity that social media has.
-Students can absorb information easier due to being able to focus.
These are the most common observations that have either been reported to me or that I have noticed at Grove High School. I hope they help give you a better perspective of our positive change.
Mr Bobby Kreutz, GHS Principal
That is what I call GREAT NEWS!
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