Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Cell Phone Problems You and your school have very strict rules about students not using cell phones in class. The first offense is a warning, and the second is an administrative referral. Mary is obsessed with using her phone and you have warned her and written her up several times. When you contact the parent about these instances, she informs you that she's sorry but she is the one texting her daughter. She said that is is always important and she would prefer if you stop writing her up since she is taking the blame. You are very confused because you do not want other students to see Mary using her phone and think it is ok for them to use thier phones as well. How would you handle this situation? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I would explain to the parent the rules and policies of the school. If the parent feels they need to speak with administration to receive some sort of accommodation for this, then they can. But, until that is done it is your responsibility as a teacher to have the students place their cellphones in the cellphone box in the front of the classroom until the period is over. The parent can bring her requests, wishes, whatever up with administration, but you are doing your job by not allowing cellphone use within the classroom. If you allow one student, you must allow them all.