why cant kids bring cells 2 school? its unfair!?
107835
because teachers are idiots and they wont understand any thing about us
273151
that program is full of shit...they expect too much out of some of the kids just so they can follow the no child left behind motto..... no matter where the money goes...its not good for all of the kids.
868040
Thats horrible, kids need social interaction and all but that is a looooong day for a 5 year old. Plus part of being a kid is just being left to your own imagination and inventing games yourself.Being stuck in a structured school classroom for 8 hours is horrible for young kids.
1161133
Hold them back.  Too many kids are just getting pushed through school.  Some of them can barely read or write when they graduate. It's better for them to go through the grade again and learn something than for tham to just get pushed ahead.
185758
Talk to the principal of the school.  I'm sure they can arrange something.\n\nSue them if they don't see things your way.
139100
Students in any school throughout the globe shouldn't be bringing cell phones to class. They should be turned off, but since I suppose most people forget to do that, then perhaps it should be legislated against. \n\nThis is because it is very disturbing to the classroom environment. If people could just learn to be polite about this, then I think they should be allowed IN school for use between classes. Again, as long as it is neither disruptive nor counterproductive (as in makes you late for class or too distracted to pay attention.)\n\nReally they should be used for emergencies only.
643374
truthfully, all kinds of schools all across america have your problem.  too many kids, not enough recources.  its not going to end soon.  you can ether try and make the best of it in the school your at now, or maybe look at transfering to a private school.  privately owned, privately funded, plenty of recources.  perfect.  \n\ntax payers just dont want to pay more taxes.  they think they already spend enough money as it is, and nothings going to change that, because its THIER money, and nobody is going to be able to demand what they will do with it.  your school levy might never pass.  it has a better chance of passing if you lowered the amount you need, but then you'd just be saying "we dont need new computers, we dont need better books"  and you probably do.  so trying to ask for less is only going to bring you trouble.
1131923
Find a private school that meets your needs.  Send the children there.  If they are "not the norm," maybe they shouldn't be in the same school with common folks.
677482
the school system itself is bad. they hate it when you make mistakes and they do not allow you to ask your friends for help during test.
831213
We have watered down the education so much that it hurts!!!!  We no longer group students according to ability, but teach to the middle.  High level students do not get challenged, low level students get more attention and your average students lets lost in the shuffle.  the homogeneous classroom is a federal law, no school can put students in ability groups.  Why?  Because it stigmatizes the lower level students.  Meanwhile, we are dumbing down our schools.  My mother and I are both teachers, it is sad to think that somethings we used to learn in third grade math are now considered fifth and six grade level.  Behavior in a classroom is also a part of the problem.  If I have a student that is disrupting the class,  he may have to stay in my classroom because there is no where to put him and his parents will not answer there phone or come get the child.  If they do get the child, they may say we have lied about his behavior.  Many people in America no longer value education.  I am watching students whose parents have immigrated from India, Viet Nam, and Central America rise to the top in their classes because their parents value education.
376828
I totally agree! We have massive problems in our school district. My children are fortunate enough to have a parent who is involved with their school. PK-5 these children are taught ridiculous ways of working their Math. Most of the questions are in the same format, so they memorize the formula. But if you ask them, "What is 100 divided by 5?" they cannot give you an answer. Our schools focus on TAKS tests, and this is what is coached all year. My 10 year old says "This is a waste of my time" they are not provided with any art classes, or recess (they do have PE), they are getting burned out by 4th grade. sorry for rambling.
1004509
Rules are different everywhere so you really need to ask those questions of someone in your area.  Possibly visit a preschool and ask the teachers there.  They should be able to point you in the right direction.
173
I don't think Cell Phones and PDAs should be allowed since students may spend lot of time playing with (and showing off) the  cool features of these gadgets. Also, some features can be misused (eg. camera phones). For communicating during emergency situations, I am sure school phones can be used.
595467
I applaud all of you, a school is there to teach children not as another way of the nanny state interfering with the way we raise our children, I have a two (soon to be three) year old son and he will be starting reception school in september. I remember a few years ago the government wanted people to stop calling children winners and losers and instead use the term yet to achieve success in a bid to hep childrens self esteem. Has no one considered the effect of weighing classes of kids, possibly in front of other class pupils? and in any event what about the poor kids who have to take these letters home and the effect being told you're fat at such an early age may have on them, don't we have enough of a problem with eating disorders...
164603
No!  I made it without a cell phone, so can all these spoiled little brats.  It is a distraction to say the least.  School is for learning; did you know that?  I don't think many people do anymore.  Hell, just look at the poor spelling on this site.....'Nuff said!
996666
I would seek help from your administration. Perhaps a meeting with your administrator is needed. Usually, students follow their parents lead. \n\nMost importantly, don't take it personally. One bad apple shouldn't make you get down on yourself. You are so valuable to our children's future so please don't let it get you down.
920141
I wonder why teenage vandals are allowed out in the week by their parents. Don't they have homework to do? When I was at school I did at least 2 hours homework every night, and wasn't allowed out on a 'school day'. I think the blame lies squarely at the feet of the parents of these morons for not raising their children to value education as a way out of poverty and ignorance.