Should cellphones be band in school?
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Yes, they disrupt class and cause problems for both the teacher and fellow students.  They can also cause problems with the Internet operations; if you haven't noticed that in a classroom.\n\nMany schools already try to make students turn them off during classes, and I fully support the practice of confiscating a phone that is in use during classtime.  During your own time it is acceptable; in classes you are there for one purpose only and that is learning.\n\nTo answer a previous concern, if there is an emergency during the classtime, the same time-old tried and true method would be used -- that of contacting the office.  It has worked for the past few centuries, and there is nothing to prevent that for its continued success.
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Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, and Green Day are all really awesome bands theres a bunch of us at school that love then!!!
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Well, the sound of the school bell depends on the type of scholl, like elementary and middle school. for elementary, it could be rrring!  rrrring!    for middle school its ding! ding! ding!
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They HELP when used responsibly. I teach in higher ed and we are already putting laptops in classrooms and requiring them for distance ed. Additionally PDAs and IPODs are used for RSS feeds and Podcasts. Absolutely will help and enhance homework and the way knowledge is distributed.
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I had a school physical for band. They check eye, hearing, blood pressure, heart, reflexes, height and weight, it's not bad. They check on any areas where you've had injury if they need to.
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i think cellphones should be banned in school because it is a huge distraction and would take away from learning
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Heavy usage of cellphone by a highschool student can cause the following: \n(1) low proficiency in spelling (most oftn omitting the vowels from the words) since most cellphone users shorten the words to save space. \n(2) focus on studies is diverted - e.g. addiction to games installed in the cellphone unit. \n(3) diminished etiquette -  There is a sense of urgency to respond to texts/calls regardless of one's situation, be it during holy mass, meetings, family gatherings, classes, movie houses, and so on\n(4) safety risks - Cellphone users text/call while walking, driving, amd crossing the pedestrian.  \n(5) materialism - To be considered cool and popular in one's circle of friends, there is a tendency to want and demand for latest cellphone models
568198
yes you can coz its tri band!!
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no, it shud not be banned. children could actually practice dicipline actually. If the cell phones used by students is feared juz because it will interupt the teaching and learning process then, the cell phone should be ban at school premises this includes all teachers, staff and students. that is fair, however if they ban it only to students, how about the abuse of cell phones from the teachers and staff? not everyone is able to resist the tempation to call or text even adults. \n\neven the office clerk are mostly rude and they dont bother students who wants to make an emergency call as u said. by a right, during the teaching period all cell phones should be switched off .. however, during break or recess the cell phone can be used for emergency purposes at the school premises. \n\nplus, if the cell phones of students is feared to be stolen and problem may arise because of theft, the school can standardize the type of cell phone to be used at school. then no one would ever steal another person's phone since its the same type. \n\nconsequently, if students arent allowed to bring cell phones to school and an emergency may arise, there is always a public phone booth or the student can always seek a teacher's help. so there's an equilibrium there, however, cell phones is really not the problem but the students who uses it with or without the responsibility is the problem..\n\nhAhas~ i h0pe this helps!!
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People under 16-17 years old should not be allowed to have cellphones. Period.\nExcept doctors and other similar professionals, nobody really *needs*¨a cellphone. This is specially true for teenagers and children.
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Cons:\n - Cell phones were used in the Madrid bombings as detonators\n - Students can use cell phones with text messaging capabilities to cheat on tests\n - Cell phones can be a distraction in classes, especially if the student forgets to silence their ringer\n\nPros:\n - For students who can not drive, it makes it easier to get in touch with parents if an after school activity is cancelled\n - If something bad happens at the school, students can contact their parents to let them know that they are okay
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A cacophony of ringing cell phones is annoying anywhere, but in the classroom it's an unacceptable distraction. A decade ago, it would have been an unheard-of distraction, as well. Few adults owned or used cellular phones then, and even fewer children. \n\nBut times have changed. As the prices of cell phones fall, their use is growing, especially among teenagers. Increasingly, school boards are having to decide how to deal with students who bring these ubiquitous communication devices to school. \n\nIt might seem like a no-brainer to ban student use of cell phones in schools, but few policy decisions are that clear-cut. The necessity for banning another electronic communication device -- the pager -- has been widely understood and accepted. Cell phone bans, however, present a conundrum: During the Columbine shootings, students were able to call for help on their cell phones, drawing dramatic attention to the safety aspects of cell phones. \n\nInexpensive equipment and low-cost family service plans have made cell phones "affordable to just about anyone," says Lisa Ihde, manager of wireless education programs at the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association in Washington, D.C. Parents want the phones, says Ihde, to communicate with their children throughout the day. The association doesn't know how many of the phones that parents buy go to their children, but anecdotally, cell phone use by teens seems to be on the rise. \n\nSchool boards can find themselves at odds with parents or their communities when forming policies about student cell phones, despite the conviction held by many educators that student cell phones do not belong in school. "Cell phones ringing during a class would be very distracting to the learning environment," says Mary Beth King, vice president of the Plano, Texas, school board. "We are committed to maintaining the sanctity of the classroom." \n\nEven among those who endorse cell phone restrictions, there is disagreement. Some educators believe only a total ban will prevent disruptions. Others argue that bans don't teach children to use technology like cell phones responsibly.\n\n\nCommunity support: \n\nSome school boards have faced dissenting parents over the ban, while others have earned community support. The Plano Independent School District has banned electronic communication devices since 1995. Board vice president King says the board put the policy in place before many students had access to cell phones or pagers. \n\n"Parents have been very understanding about the policy and supportive of [there being] no disruptions in student learning," says King. "We are also very good about facilitating communication, should a parent need to reach the child during the school day." \n\nIn Franklin, Wis., the school board first banned pagers, then broadened the policy to include two-way electronic communication devices. Dave Szychlinski, president of the Franklin School Board, says the broad language was necessary because it could include up-and-coming technology, such as handheld computers like Palm Pilots. "Students functioned well before cell phones," says Szychlinski. "They're not necessary for students in their daily activities." \n\nBefore the Cobb County (Ga.) School Board banned pagers and cell phones in 1997, teachers complained that students interrupted class when they forgot to turn off their beepers or ringers. Also, students talked on the phones between classes. \n\nBoard member Curt Johnston says parents were unhappy at first, but became used to the rule. On the other hand, students complained that they were being punished for the misbehavior of only a few students, a point he sees as valid. "I would prefer to confiscate devices and charge in-school suspensions for in-school users or disrupters on a case-by-case basis," says Johnston, "but not ban possession by students who use them responsibl
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I AM A SUBISTUE TEACHER AND ALOT OF TACHERS ARE USING RADIOS IN THE CLASS ROOM. IT HELPS STUDENTS MELLOW OUT AND DO THERE WORK, AND WHEN THE NEWS COMES ON IT MIGHT JUST BE SOMETHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.
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it really depends on what you want to go into, I have to promote band, being a band kid myself, plus it helps raise your SAT math scores.
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I wonder how many people who were in band in school went on to become famous musicians and make a bunch of money? I seem to remember reading a few bios like that. As a musician myself, I  regret that I was too late joining the band. I made up for it by joining the school choir instead, and we had a lot of fun. I wouldn't change a thing.
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pros\n>communication to guardian/parents\n>projects( ie. recording, taking photos)\n>in case of emergency\n>gives protection for ur mobile (tell in ur parameters that there should be a place for it 2 be kept by a teacher/school personnel/whatevr..\n\ncons\n>distraction\n>cheating in exams\n>tempts some to steal others'
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Ask around or post bulletins saying that you want to start a band, around your school or work or where you hang out. Make sure you say what you need, eg drummer, bass, lead guitar, trumpet. Or if you don't have specifics then say that everyone is welcome. Don't forget to put your phone number on there.\n\nIt helps if you can play an instrument. You don't necessarily have to be good, but if you can strum a few chords on guitar or keep a decent beat on the drums, or whatever instrument you play, you can progress once the band gets together and starts practicing.\n\nOh yeah, you might want to find somewhere to practice. The old garage isn't always the best thing, especially if your parents dont like noise. Try another band member's house, friend's house, or see how much it costs to hire out a hall or room somewhere, at your school for example. Or just practice after school in a spare room (I suggest talking to your principal about it first)\n\nGood luck mate!