text: Although students can't have their phones during class, they can have them during lunch and free periods. This is good because students could keep in touch with their parents. If a student was talking to their friend about coming over to their house at lunch and they wanted to inform their parents they could call them or text them during lunch. Also, a student can keep in touch with one of their friends that's sick and wants to know how they're doing at home. Considering, if they want them to come after school to make them feel better.