Texting & Phones

Does your school not allow phones to be seen on it's property during school hours like mine doesn't? If not, you don't need to read this because you're ALOUD to have your phone. For those of us who aren't, here are some tips for bringing your phone. I'm still debating whether I should give you tips later on about how to not get caught texting in class, because I guess this blog is supposed to promote good behavior. But hey, aren't tips on not getting in trouble something we all need????
Where to keep your phone and how: If you have pant pockets that are deep and loose enough that you can put your phone in them without it showing an indentation or falling out, go for it. But be cautious, and don't keep it in your pocket if you're wearing ultra skinniez with tiny pockets- it's really obvious you have it- just keep it in your bag if you do. Not a big deal. (There's also jacket pocket.) And make sure it's ALWAYS on silent. Not even vibrate, no matter how quiet your vibrate is, because there is always the moments in class when everything's completely silent just for a second, and there's always a possibility someone will hear, even if it's not the teacher and it's just the loudmouth tattle-tell. It's easier to be safe than sorry.
The best times to use it: LUNCH, RECESS, BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL. And yes, there's between classes, but that's only five minutes between, and teachers in the hall might catch you.
Parents: If your parents are cool with you bringing your phone, you don't have much of a problem. But if they're like mine and don't want you to bring it, either follow orders or find a way to go against them without getting caught. I'm not going to teach you how to break your parents rules.
GETTING IT TAKEN AWAY: We ALL dread it. That moment of heart-sinking belly-flopping awkwardness when you look up from your phone screen and the teacher is staring at you. When and if they take your phone, they usually will tell you when you can get it back, but this is where it comes in handy to be on your teacher's good side. If they take it silently and don't tell you when you can get it back, it's best to ask them after class. Don't interrupt their lesson to ask. First offence, you usually pick it up after class from the teacher or office, second offence; Your parent picks it up after school from the teacher or office, and third offence, well, lets just hope you're not stupid enough to do it a third time.
Rules: Every school has different policies for phones. It really just depends.