1. What are the benefits
of having cell phones
in school?
Connor Smith
Block- A
11/16/10
2. Introduction
95 % of parents think
students should carry there
phones in school.
“Cell phones are just another
major distraction in school“
(Stacy Mcmanum)
3. How are cell phones a
distraction in school?
Can be used to cheat
Kids can play games on them
in class
Can text other students in class
Can text parents to bring
forgotten homework
4. Why can teachers have
their phones in class?
Teachers can not cheat
Have contact with family in
case of emergency
Will not text other teachers
5. Who should be allowed to
have cell phones in school?
Philadelphia schools allow kids
to carry cell phones in school.
Parents say if teachers can
then students should be able
to.
Teachers say only staff
members should have cell
phones in school.
6. Why should students be
allowed to have cell
phones in school?
Students would be able to be
in contact with their parents.
In case of Emergency
7. Why are cell phones
banned
Can cause distraction
Students can use them to get drugs
Students can plan attacks with cell
phones
Can be used to cheat
According to New York schools
they are banned because of 9/11
8. Middle School Teacher
Teach students in public or
private schools one or more
subjects at a middle school
level.
- B: $34,400, A: $50,800, P: $75,000
-25,110 openings increasing 14%
-Bachelors degree
Secretary, counselor, principal,
related arts teacher.
10. University of Maryland
Located in College Park MD just
outside Washington, D.C.
Tuition for In-state students is $22,115
out of state is $38,530
Program requirements are prior
experience with teaching
The mascot is a turtle
