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It is, however, useful if there is something tragic happening at the school or in the teacher's life, it is important to have communication as quickly as possible. If teachers weren't allowed to have phones with them, an emergency can take more time than needed, when there wouldn't be much time anyway.

Caddo and Bossier public schools have clearly stated policies which ban the use of cell phones while on campus (including buses) unless an emergency arises.

Cell phone use is prohibited in classrooms, restrooms, and school offices, unless otherwise stated by a teacher. During the instructional day, cell phones must remain out of sight and in silent mode.

Transparent pants, shorts, or skirts should not be worn. Skirt, shorts, and dress length should be no more than four inches from the top of the knee (front and back) when the student is standing. Cut-off shorts, pajama pants, and spandex-type shorts can't be worn.

Lamar Goree, Superintendent. The longest-serving superintendent in more than 30 years, Dr. T. Lamar Goree brought innovation and stabilization to Caddo Parish Public Schools, a district of nearly 35,000 students with 57 schools including three charter agreements.

Phones at lunch can cause lots of drama: students might bully kids online by taking photos or videos of them. Phones at lunch also might distract students from eating or socializing, and this is supposed to be a break for students, not a time to stare at another screen all day.

Examples of staff mobile phone policies from schools Key principles of the policy include: Mobile phones must not be used for private or personal use during lessons or in formal school time. They should be switched off (or set to silent) at all times.