text: The policy of not having phones at school at all is not fair to students. After school or during a break, students may need to call their parents, to ask them a question or to make plans. Although a phone is provided in the office, most of the time these are occupied by others who may not have a cellular device, and if you have to ask something quickly, there is just no time. Also, some students might not know a number by heart, so if one has to call them on the school phone, they may not be able to. With a cell phone, the child would have the number saved in his/her contact list so the call is fast and easy.