Cell phones in schools are a hot topic as Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law the “The Phone-Free School Act.”
One middle school in Orange Cove has been working on the issue since the start of the school year.
During her time at Citrus Middle School, eighth-grade student Kayley Rocha has come up with the best way to keep herself focused in class.
“Last year, I was able to listen to music while the teacher was like giving lessons.” Rocha said.
She said the background noise helped her stay on task.
“I would focus way better with my work so I wouldn’t hear to like side conversations with others,” Rocha said.
But the tunes were put on pause this year as the school rolled out a new cell phone contract agreement that students and parents had to sign.
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“Before they were allowed to have them in their bags, they were supposed to be on silent, but they could use them on break or on lunch. Now, there is just a no cell phone policy from the time they walk into campus until the time they leave.” Teacher Heather Stepp said.