The student code of conduct states that students are prohibited from using cell phones or other electronic communication devices in school buildings or while on school vehicles. Use of cell phones or any other electronic device may only occur outside of the school building, before school, after school or during the student’s lunch period. Violation of this policy results in confiscation of the electronic device.

Yet most students agree that this policy is not enforced.

“The policy right now doesn’t really work,” said junior Treronna Robinson. “Teachers may take it, but they give it back.”

Administration here at Everett has been thinking of ways to change this policy in order to benefit the students. The idea that was brought up was that students could listen to their iPods or text if their teacher allows them to.

“I think it’s cool,” said junior Alix Hoover. “Ipods help students do their work.”

The Discipline aspect of this new policy is as follows: First offense-the device will be taken away and a $15 fine will be charged in order to get the device back. Second offense-students pay a $30 fine to get device back. Third offense-student receives their devise back at the end of the year.

“I think it’s a good idea,” said business teacher Greg Clugston. “Students abuse the policy now.”

The penalties paid would go into a student fund to be used for prom, dances, and other student activities.

“It doesn’t effect me, I really don’t use my phone in class,” said senior Camille Lezotte. “Raising the money would be a good idea though.”

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