The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education recognizes that cell phones and other wireless devices have become an important tool through which parents communicate with their children and by which students may access a variety of resources. Studies have shown that inappropriate, extended use and access by youth of social media by cell phones has been linked to increased mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, poor sleep, body and image disorders, and disruptive behaviors.
Additionally, use of cell phones during the school day leads to many distractions to the learning environment. In order to foster an educational environment that is conducive to learning, it is essential that schools be free from unnecessary disruptions or interferences. Therefore, to minimize disruptions to the educational environment, the Board of Education believes there are very limited reasons for use of cell phones and other wireless communication devices by students during the instructional day.
Read the full policy on the district website here: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/page/cell-phone-use-policy